Highest-Paying Jobs in Kansas (2025)
Ranking 140 occupations by median salary in Kansas · Source: BLS OES & H-1B filings
Avg. Median Salary (KS)
$90,361
-11.2% vs national avg
National Median
$101,797
across all states
Total Employed
726K+
workers tracked in Kansas
Top 25 Highest-Paying Jobs in Kansas
Occupations in Kansas ranked by median annual salary (2025 BLS OES data).
| Rank | Occupation | Median Salary | vs National | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologist | $437,030 | +9.4% | 600 |
| 2 | Psychiatrist | $278,100 | +7.9% | 60 |
| 3 | Family Medicine Physician | $229,390 | -11.0% | 210 |
| 4 | Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $220,770 | -28.1% | — |
| 5 | Nurse Anesthetist | $212,090 | -13.5% | 910 |
| 6 | Pediatrician | $209,840 | -2.6% | 110 |
| 7 | Radiologist | $179,990 | -52.1% | — |
| 8 | Computer and Information Systems Manager | $164,830 | +1.2% | 4K |
| 9 | Engineering Manager | $160,150 | -3.6% | 2K |
| 10 | Sales Manager | $159,990 | +14.8% | 7K |
| 11 | Purchasing Manager | $159,850 | +14.3% | 920 |
| 12 | Financial Manager | $159,380 | +5.7% | 5K |
| 13 | Chief Executive Officer | $158,100 | -25.6% | 2K |
| 14 | Marketing Manager | $154,510 | +5.5% | 2K |
| 15 | Airline Pilot | $143,580 | -33.0% | 80 |
| 16 | Economist | $138,790 | +24.7% | 80 |
| 17 | Optometrist | $138,580 | +1.8% | 660 |
| 18 | Pharmacist | $137,800 | -3.6% | 4K |
| 19 | Human Resources Manager | $134,470 | -2.9% | 1K |
| 20 | Aerospace Engineer | $130,330 | +0.2% | 2K |
| 21 | Training and Development Manager | $130,330 | +4.4% | 230 |
| 22 | Database Administrator | $129,990 | -1.9% | 360 |
| 23 | Public Relations Manager | $129,760 | +0.3% | 300 |
| 24 | Nurse Practitioner | $126,650 | -5.3% | 4K |
| 25 | Industrial Production Manager | $125,750 | +1.1% | 2K |
Healthcare
Anesthesiologist
600 employed
$437,030
+9.4% vs national
Psychiatrist
60 employed
$278,100
+7.9% vs national
Family Medicine Physician
210 employed
$229,390
-11.0% vs national
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
$220,770
-28.1% vs national
Nurse Anesthetist
910 employed
$212,090
-13.5% vs national
Pediatrician
110 employed
$209,840
-2.6% vs national
Radiologist
$179,990
-52.1% vs national
Optometrist
660 employed
$138,580
+1.8% vs national
Pharmacist
4K employed
$137,800
-3.6% vs national
Nurse Practitioner
4K employed
$126,650
-5.3% vs national
Physician Assistant
890 employed
$125,640
-7.7% vs national
Medical and Health Services Manager
5K employed
$111,030
-7.7% vs national
Veterinarian
1K employed
$107,080
-14.3% vs national
Occupational Therapist
2K employed
$99,170
+0.4% vs national
Physical Therapist
3K employed
$98,290
-3.3% vs national
Speech-Language Pathologist
2K employed
$80,120
-12.3% vs national
Registered Nurse
34K employed
$79,320
-15.7% vs national
Respiratory Therapist
1K employed
$76,970
-8.2% vs national
Radiologic Technologist
2K employed
$76,070
-6.4% vs national
Dietitian and Nutritionist
580 employed
$66,830
-9.1% vs national
Licensed Practical Nurse
8K employed
$61,760
-7.5% vs national
Mental Health Counselor
3K employed
$59,470
+0.1% vs national
Social Worker
2K employed
$56,330
-1.5% vs national
Pharmacy Technician
4K employed
$43,310
-4.7% vs national
Rehabilitation Counselor
1K employed
$41,980
-12.8% vs national
Medical Assistant
6K employed
$39,510
-11.4% vs national
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
25K employed
$38,010
-9.1% vs national
Home Health and Personal Care Aide
25K employed
$31,260
-10.5% vs national
Technology
Computer and Information Systems Manager
4K employed
$164,830
+1.2% vs national
Database Administrator
360 employed
$129,990
-1.9% vs national
Software Developer
14K employed
$113,420
-11.0% vs national
Statistician
80 employed
$111,780
+13.4% vs national
Software Engineer
1K employed
$103,380
-3.1% vs national
Computer Hardware Engineer
220 employed
$101,750
-21.8% vs national
Computer Systems Analyst
4K employed
$100,770
-3.2% vs national
Information Security Analyst
2K employed
$100,620
-14.0% vs national
Computer Network Architect
2K employed
$100,610
-20.4% vs national
Data Scientist
490 employed
$98,130
-8.5% vs national
Computer Programmer
460 employed
$92,960
-3.2% vs national
Operations Research Analyst
$92,050
+3.1% vs national
Network Administrator
4K employed
$83,340
-11.0% vs national
Web Developer
500 employed
$73,590
-14.7% vs national
Web and Digital Interface Designer
200 employed
$70,620
-17.8% vs national
Multimedia Artist and Animator
$62,720
-20.4% vs national
Computer Network Support Specialist
310 employed
$60,060
-18.0% vs national
Computer User Support Specialist
7K employed
$56,150
-7.6% vs national
Engineering
Engineering Manager
2K employed
$160,150
-3.6% vs national
Aerospace Engineer
2K employed
$130,330
+0.2% vs national
Petroleum Engineer
110 employed
$115,640
-13.3% vs national
Electrical Engineer
2K employed
$102,630
-10.3% vs national
Chemical Engineer
280 employed
$102,020
-11.8% vs national
Materials Engineer
270 employed
$100,000
-8.1% vs national
Industrial Engineer
3K employed
$99,830
-6.3% vs national
Civil Engineer
3K employed
$96,880
-2.3% vs national
Environmental Engineer
320 employed
$94,070
-9.6% vs national
Mechanical Engineer
5K employed
$86,260
-18.2% vs national
Management
Sales Manager
7K employed
$159,990
+14.8% vs national
Purchasing Manager
920 employed
$159,850
+14.3% vs national
Chief Executive Officer
2K employed
$158,100
-25.6% vs national
Marketing Manager
2K employed
$154,510
+5.5% vs national
Human Resources Manager
1K employed
$134,470
-2.9% vs national
Training and Development Manager
230 employed
$130,330
+4.4% vs national
Public Relations Manager
300 employed
$129,760
+0.3% vs national
Industrial Production Manager
2K employed
$125,750
+1.1% vs national
Construction Manager
3K employed
$120,810
+5.7% vs national
Administrative Services Manager
1K employed
$118,570
+4.6% vs national
Project Management Specialist
6K employed
$100,010
+1.3% vs national
General and Operations Manager
25K employed
$92,840
-14.1% vs national
Management Analyst
5K employed
$81,210
-16.9% vs national
Human Resources Specialist
8K employed
$70,870
-2.4% vs national
Property and Real Estate Manager
3K employed
$58,510
-14.5% vs national
Finance
Financial Manager
5K employed
$159,380
+5.7% vs national
Economist
80 employed
$138,790
+24.7% vs national
Actuary
180 employed
$125,010
+0.2% vs national
Personal Financial Advisor
4K employed
$102,530
+3.5% vs national
Loan Officer
4K employed
$86,970
+13.9% vs national
Financial Analyst
2K employed
$84,860
-12.7% vs national
Financial Examiner
470 employed
$80,420
-9.9% vs national
Budget Analyst
270 employed
$80,140
-9.3% vs national
Accountant
14K employed
$79,000
-4.4% vs national
Securities Sales Agent
2K employed
$75,810
+4.4% vs national
Credit Analyst
520 employed
$73,120
-10.4% vs national
Compliance Officer
4K employed
$69,740
-11.7% vs national
Insurance Sales Agent
6K employed
$60,370
-4.9% vs national
Tax Examiner
1K employed
$51,160
-36.4% vs national
Skilled Trades
Airline Pilot
80 employed
$143,580
-33.0% vs national
Construction Supervisor
9K employed
$76,780
-7.5% vs national
Electrician
6K employed
$65,860
-5.0% vs national
Plumber
5K employed
$65,220
-4.9% vs national
Automotive Service Technician
6K employed
$47,790
-8.4% vs national
Maintenance and Repair Worker
13K employed
$47,210
-6.8% vs national
Construction Laborer
10K employed
$44,840
-9.0% vs national
Legal
Creative
Commercial and Industrial Designer
260 employed
$104,870
+28.1% vs national
Interior Designer
400 employed
$61,090
-7.3% vs national
Producer and Director
420 employed
$60,600
-14.3% vs national
Art Director
$60,460
-36.3% vs national
Graphic Designer
2K employed
$53,630
-11.5% vs national
Audio and Video Technician
220 employed
$50,030
-7.9% vs national
Science
Biochemist and Biophysicist
140 employed
$97,850
-1.4% vs national
Medical Scientist
1K employed
$84,490
-8.4% vs national
Chemist
690 employed
$82,820
-10.0% vs national
Urban and Regional Planner
250 employed
$82,330
-1.8% vs national
Geoscientist
190 employed
$80,080
-11.7% vs national
Environmental Scientist
590 employed
$78,210
-2.3% vs national
Psychologist
400 employed
$76,690
-21.1% vs national
Business & Operations
Market Research Analyst
8K employed
$70,430
-3.4% vs national
Real Estate Broker
290 employed
$69,990
-0.1% vs national
Logistician
2K employed
$69,520
-16.7% vs national
Purchasing Agent
6K employed
$69,500
-9.6% vs national
Writer and Author
240 employed
$65,840
-6.9% vs national
Public Relations Specialist
2K employed
$64,860
-6.6% vs national
Training and Development Specialist
5K employed
$62,010
-9.7% vs national
Editor
500 employed
$61,920
-7.1% vs national
Real Estate Sales Agent
1K employed
$39,770
-32.6% vs national
Education
Instructional Coordinator
2K employed
$64,750
-15.1% vs national
Librarian
2K employed
$61,900
-8.3% vs national
Middle School Teacher
6K employed
$60,580
-11.7% vs national
Secondary School Teacher
11K employed
$59,920
-14.9% vs national
Kindergarten Teacher
1K employed
$56,670
-11.7% vs national
School Counselor
3K employed
$56,590
-12.9% vs national
Elementary School Teacher
14K employed
$56,450
-17.2% vs national
Tutor
1K employed
$41,290
-7.4% vs national