Kansas Jobs and Wages
Wages, unemployment, minimum wage, benefits, visa filings and federal openings for Kansas from BLS, the Department of Labor and USAJOBS.
- Median wage
- $48,010 a year
- May 2025
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%
- Sep 2026
- Minimum wage
- $7.25/hr
- Federal rate applies
- Average weekly jobless benefit
- $534
- Sep 2026
Highest paying jobs in Kansas
Occupations with at least 100 jobs
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | 600 | $437,030 | $375,020 |
| 2 | Family Medicine Physicians | 210 | $229,390 | $236,160 |
| 3 | Physicians, All Other | 5,230 | $221,540 | $248,050 |
| 4 | Nurse Anesthetists | 910 | $212,090 | $206,320 |
| 5 | Pediatricians, General | 110 | $209,840 | $221,860 |
| 6 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,050 | $164,830 | $171,190 |
| 7 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,010 | $160,150 | $166,850 |
| 8 | Sales Managers | 6,820 | $159,990 | $168,320 |
Most common jobs in Kansas
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| # | Occupation | Employment | Median wage | Mean wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 47,140 | $27,580 | $27,190 |
| 2 | Registered Nurses | 33,800 | $79,320 | $82,360 |
| 3 | Retail Salespersons | 33,360 | $32,180 | $34,970 |
| 4 | Cashiers | 33,080 | $28,800 | $29,070 |
| 5 | Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 32,120 | $42,270 | $43,340 |
| 6 | Customer Service Representatives | 29,200 | $40,320 | $43,100 |
| 7 | Stockers and Order Fillers | 26,750 | $35,450 | $36,400 |
| 8 | Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 25,350 | $31,260 | $32,360 |
Wages by metro area
Visa filings for jobs in this state
Employer filings with the Department of Labor
- H-1B (FY 2026 through Q3)1,856 certified, median offer $95,701
- PERM (FY 2026 through Q3)417 certified, median offer $64,500
Top H-1B employers in Kansas
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| # | Employer | Certified | Median wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The University of Kansas Medical Center | 71 | $157,706 |
| 2 | Kansas State University | 52 | $68,199 |
| 3 | T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 49 | $118,400 |
| 4 | The University of Kansas | 42 | $82,616 |
| 5 | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. | 41 | $96,255 |
| 6 | The University of Kansas Physicians | 41 | $264,000 |
| 7 | Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | 35 | $105,000 |
| 8 | GlobalLogic Inc. | 32 | $96,367 |
More Kansas labor data
- Unemployment by county3.8% statewide
- Jobs by industry1.47 million jobs, +0.3% in a year
- Minimum wage$7.25 an hour
- Unemployment benefits$534 a week on average
- Union membership6.2% in 2025
- Federal job openings267 open now
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median wage in Kansas?
- The median wage for all occupations in Kansas is $48,010 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025).
- What is the unemployment rate in Kansas?
- Kansas's unemployment rate was 3.8% in Sep 2026 (seasonally adjusted).
- What is the highest paying job in Kansas?
- Anesthesiologists have the highest median wage among occupations with at least 100 jobs in Kansas: $437,030 a year.