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In Kansas:

  • Workers on average earn $58,390.
  • 10% of workers earn $36,540 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $89,990 or more.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $62,470.
  • 10% of workers earn $37,900 or less.
  • 10% of workers earn $98,560 or more.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationAnnual Low (10%)Annual QL (25%)Annual Median (50%)Annual QU (75%)Annual High (90%)
United States$37,900$48,440$62,470$78,750$98,560
Kansas$36,540$43,990$58,390$74,990$89,990
Kansas City, MO-KS$39,650$49,170$64,010$76,540$93,930
Kansas nonmetropolitan area$38,700$41,300$45,670$63,740$79,990
Lawrence, KS$36,300$36,540$44,700$50,800$70,940
Manhattan, KS$34,320$41,990$48,640$64,760$77,270
Topeka, KS$41,190$43,990$55,030$59,830$85,300
Wichita, KS$33,280$42,590$49,440$64,020$82,580

In Kansas:

  • Workers on average earn $28.07 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $17.57 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $43.26 or more per hour.

In the United States:

  • Workers on average earn $30.03 per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $18.22 or less per hour.
  • 10% of workers earn $47.39 or more per hour.

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2025 wage data external site.

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LocationHourly Low (10%)Hourly QL (25%)Hourly Median (50%)Hourly QU (75%)Hourly High (90%)
United States$18.22$23.29$30.03$37.86$47.39
Kansas$17.57$21.15$28.07$36.06$43.26
Kansas City, MO-KS$19.06$23.64$30.77$36.80$45.16
Kansas nonmetropolitan area$18.61$19.86$21.96$30.65$38.46
Lawrence, KS$17.45$17.57$21.49$24.42$34.11
Manhattan, KS$16.50$20.19$23.39$31.13$37.15
Topeka, KS$19.80$21.15$26.46$28.77$41.01
Wichita, KS$16.00$20.48$23.77$30.78$39.70