Everything we can verify about jobs, pay and living in Kansas, from official statistics, with source and date on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Kansas is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 2,970,606 residents, a median age of 38.0 and a median household income of $75,514. The unemployment rate was 3.8% in 2026M09, and the state's price level is 90.1 against 100 for the US as a whole.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ | Rank among 50 states + DC ⇅ | Direction ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,514 | 34 of 51 | higher is better |
| Unemployment rate | 3.8% | 25 of 51 | lower is better |
| Job openings rate | 4.0% | 25 of 51 | higher is better |
| Price level (RPP) | 90.1 | 10 of 51 | lower is better |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.0% | 24 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.8% | 27 of 51 | higher is better |
See the 341 federal jobs open now →Country guide: United States250 largest cities
Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota.
| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ million, annual rate) ⇅ | Share of state GDP ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 36,268 | 15.1% |
| Government and government enterprises | 28,992 | 12.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26,922 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19,729 | 8.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 15,622 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 15,016 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 14,766 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14,323 | 6.0% |
| Construction | 10,661 | 4.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9,824 | 4.1% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 9,157 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7,285 | 3.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6,651 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6,421 | 2.7% |
| Other services (except government and government enterprises) | 5,678 | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 4,389 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4,143 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 1,484 | 0.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 1,343 | 0.6% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 1,243 | 0.5% |
| Sector ⇅ | Jobs (payroll) ⇅ | Change in 12 months ⇅ | Month ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and logging | 6,000 | +1.7% | 2026M09 |
| Construction | 78,500 | +5.8% | 2026M09 |
| Manufacturing | 173,700 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Trade, transportation and utilities | 270,600 | -0.3% | 2026M09 |
| Information | 16,800 | +0.0% | 2026M09 |
| Financial activities | 76,800 | -2.5% | 2026M09 |
| Professional and business services | 176,000 | +1.0% | 2026M09 |
| Education and health services | 220,500 | +1.1% | 2026M09 |
| Leisure and hospitality | 138,400 | +2.6% | 2026M09 |
| Other services | 53,400 | -4.3% | 2026M09 |
| Government | 260,500 | -0.9% | 2026M09 |
BEA values are seasonally adjusted annual rates averaged over the latest four quarters. BLS payroll counts are not seasonally adjusted. The state total of jobs is 1,471,200 (latest month).
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 162,170 | 112.8 | 0.99 | $44,670 | $30,520 | $66,000 | -6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 123,860 | 86.2 | 0.98 | $29,270 | $21,530 | $46,960 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 134,910 | 93.9 | 1.07 | $44,460 | $29,960 | $71,180 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 123,760 | 86.1 | 1.00 | $35,800 | $24,210 | $94,320 | -7% |
| Management | 78,140 | 54.4 | 0.76 | $115,640 | $58,360 | $221,030 | -9% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 92,000 | 64.0 | 0.94 | $77,380 | $47,120 | $131,620 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 97,480 | 67.8 | 1.07 | $78,140 | $44,050 | $141,170 | -10% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 89,420 | 62.2 | 1.06 | $49,250 | $28,300 | $78,320 | -19% |
| Production | 117,010 | 81.4 | 1.48 | $48,160 | $34,770 | $77,440 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 67,160 | 46.7 | 0.92 | $36,640 | $28,810 | $48,180 | -4% |
| Construction and Extraction | 61,300 | 42.6 | 1.03 | $54,960 | $37,430 | $92,550 | -8% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,250 | 43.3 | 1.11 | $58,350 | $37,240 | $91,380 | -2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 37,910 | 26.4 | 0.78 | $94,050 | $51,580 | $155,890 | -14% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 38,630 | 26.9 | 0.92 | $35,820 | $27,550 | $49,340 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 31,390 | 21.8 | 0.90 | $49,200 | $29,850 | $88,600 | -2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 31,340 | 21.8 | 1.04 | $30,530 | $22,150 | $54,480 | -16% |
| Community and Social Service | 22,640 | 15.7 | 0.92 | $50,550 | $36,140 | $76,370 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 26,030 | 18.1 | 1.08 | $85,390 | $53,360 | $140,520 | -14% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 16,150 | 11.2 | 0.85 | $49,260 | $25,780 | $96,050 | -21% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,580 | 8.8 | 0.92 | $72,690 | $45,060 | $127,220 | -12% |
| Legal | 7,720 | 5.4 | 0.64 | $82,400 | $46,410 | $177,580 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,670 | 2.6 | 0.91 | $39,300 | $28,070 | $57,860 | +7% |
| Industry ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 25.0% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Retail trade | 10.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.3% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 6.0% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Other services | 4.7% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.2% |
| Information | 1.6% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | 5,230 | 1.65 | $221,540 | $67,750 | $451,910 | -17% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 4,050 | 0.65 | $164,830 | $102,690 | $253,010 | -6% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 2,010 | 0.99 | $160,150 | $113,990 | $235,170 | -6% |
| Sales Managers | 6,820 | 1.16 | $159,990 | $91,530 | $249,990 | +8% |
| Financial Managers | 5,190 | 0.67 | $159,380 | $97,510 | $273,640 | -4% |
| Chief Executives | 1,960 | 1.04 | $158,100 | $51,120 | $453,350 | -26% |
| Marketing Managers | 1,570 | 0.43 | $154,510 | $97,870 | $243,790 | -7% |
| Pharmacists | 3,500 | 1.18 | $137,800 | $78,770 | $169,310 | -2% |
| Human Resources Managers | 1,290 | 0.63 | $134,470 | $91,990 | $219,980 | -10% |
| Managers, All Other | 2,690 | 0.47 | $131,710 | $63,710 | $215,340 | -7% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | 2,440 | 0.93 | $130,850 | $72,310 | $211,230 | +25% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,730 | 2.76 | $130,330 | $80,860 | $167,400 | -3% |
| Nurse Practitioners | 3,780 | 1.27 | $126,650 | $98,330 | $158,080 | -4% |
| Industrial Production Managers | 2,420 | 1.07 | $125,750 | $82,340 | $203,680 | -0% |
| Construction Managers | 2,960 | 0.84 | $120,810 | $77,310 | $163,130 | +5% |
| Administrative Services Managers | 1,150 | 0.47 | $118,570 | $74,500 | $179,990 | +4% |
| Facilities Managers | 1,080 | 0.75 | $117,270 | $77,180 | $177,780 | +10% |
| Software Developers | 13,580 | 0.87 | $113,420 | $71,690 | $165,740 | -17% |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | 5,120 | 0.93 | $111,030 | $68,980 | $192,970 | -10% |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | 1,760 | 1.05 | $110,020 | $62,750 | $227,000 | +5% |
| Veterinarians | 1,000 | 1.29 | $107,080 | $71,200 | $177,110 | -18% |
| Lawyers | 4,190 | 0.60 | $106,650 | $76,300 | $213,360 | -33% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | 1,150 | 0.56 | $106,130 | $79,300 | $164,790 | -1% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | 1,340 | 0.33 | $103,380 | $49,090 | $143,800 | -11% |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,100 | 1.14 | $102,630 | $72,230 | $159,650 | -15% |
| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 9,710 | 30.86 | $59,850 | $52,630 | $77,440 | -8% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians | 2,130 | 6.09 | $50,290 | $34,550 | $70,340 | -11% |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | 1,340 | 4.41 | $37,060 | $29,130 | $47,590 | +1% |
| Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | 5,000 | 3.71 | $48,080 | $39,660 | $59,250 | +26% |
| Slaughterers and Meat Packers | 2,170 | 3.36 | $48,240 | $39,180 | $57,660 | +20% |
| Locomotive Engineers | 1,020 | 3.31 | $75,190 | $60,660 | $78,300 | -8% |
| New Accounts Clerks | 1,100 | 3.22 | $40,170 | $34,080 | $54,640 | -16% |
| Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | 1,200 | 2.79 | $68,730 | $49,190 | $71,400 | -12% |
| Aerospace Engineers | 1,730 | 2.76 | $130,330 | $80,860 | $167,400 | -3% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan | 3,640 | 2.66 | $39,430 | $34,660 | $54,080 | -14% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 7,920 | 2.26 | $44,890 | $31,150 | $57,740 | +4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | 1,080 | 2.20 | $71,590 | $50,030 | $95,230 | -8% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | 3,160 | 2.15 | $47,120 | $36,370 | $76,660 | -2% |
| Medical Equipment Repairers | 1,270 | 2.09 | $45,200 | $36,160 | $73,890 | -27% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 32,120 | 2.04 | $42,270 | $30,340 | $58,690 | -11% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | 1,140 | 2.02 | $46,270 | $34,870 | $61,750 | -3% |
| Food Batchmakers | 3,230 | 2.00 | $42,850 | $32,000 | $62,350 | +1% |
| Printing Press Operators | 2,640 | 1.98 | $41,890 | $27,980 | $58,410 | -8% |
| Substitute Teachers, Short-Term | 9,360 | 1.93 | $36,190 | $28,980 | $44,900 | -13% |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | 9,900 | 1.91 | $44,460 | $30,060 | $45,380 | +23% |
| Postal Service Clerks | 1,290 | 1.89 | $60,530 | $42,600 | $75,030 | -3% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 3,610 | 1.89 | $52,130 | $39,010 | $79,670 | -9% |
| Industrial Machinery Mechanics | 7,700 | 1.89 | $65,830 | $45,910 | $90,640 | +2% |
| Maintenance Workers, Machinery | 1,040 | 1.88 | $60,160 | $45,040 | $78,500 | -1% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | 1,340 | 1.88 | $41,350 | $36,970 | $53,040 | -11% |
Occupations with a page of their own link to it. Pay above $239,200 a year is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top-code). "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure.
There are 341 federal job postings open now in Kansas (USAJOBS). This is the federal government only: most US jobs are in the private sector and are advertised on employers' own sites, so use the pay and demand tables on this page for the whole labour market.
| Agency ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Federal Aviation Administration | 44 |
| Veterans Health Administration | 40 |
| Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System | 35 |
| Military Treatment Facilities under DHA | 28 |
| United States Army Installation Management Command | 24 |
| Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command | 11 |
| U.S. Army Medical Command | 9 |
| Army National Guard Units | 9 |
| Agricultural Research Service | 9 |
| Defense Commissary Agency | 8 |
| Internal Revenue Service | 8 |
| Indian Health Service | 8 |
| Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service | 8 |
| Department of the Air Force Headquarters | 7 |
| Air National Guard Units | 7 |
| Series ⇅ | Open postings ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Information Technology Management | 20 |
| Medical Officer | 16 |
| Aviation Safety | 14 |
| Nurse | 13 |
| Security Guard | 9 |
| Social Work | 9 |
| Health Aid And Technician | 9 |
| Psychology | 8 |
| Miscellaneous Administration And Program | 8 |
| Human Resources Management | 8 |
| Police | 7 |
| Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant | 7 |
| General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series | 7 |
| Correctional Officer | 7 |
| Education And Training Technician | 6 |
Median starting salary in postings that list a yearly range: $70,009 (308 postings).
5 of the 250 largest US cities are in Kansas.
| City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 400,993 | $65,855 | $989 | 5.7% | 31.8% |
| Overland Park | 200,306 | $104,834 | $1,515 | 3.6% | 63.7% |
| Kansas City | 155,135 | $62,401 | $1,123 | 5.8% | 20.8% |
| Olathe | 145,057 | $114,009 | $1,314 | 2.7% | 50.5% |
| Topeka | 125,786 | $56,956 | $979 | 4.9% | 29.0% |
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The median wage in Kansas is $48,010 a year ($23.08 an hour) against $50,980 nationally (-6%). The 10th percentile earns $28,530 and the 90th $103,250.
| Occupation field ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Per 1,000 jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support | 162,170 | 112.8 | 0.99 | $44,670 | $30,520 | $66,000 | -6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | 123,860 | 86.2 | 0.98 | $29,270 | $21,530 | $46,960 | -16% |
| Transportation and Material Moving | 134,910 | 93.9 | 1.07 | $44,460 | $29,960 | $71,180 | +0% |
| Sales and Related | 123,760 | 86.1 | 1.00 | $35,800 | $24,210 | $94,320 | -7% |
| Management | 78,140 | 54.4 | 0.76 | $115,640 | $58,360 | $221,030 | -9% |
| Business and Financial Operations | 92,000 | 64.0 | 0.94 | $77,380 | $47,120 | $131,620 | -6% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | 97,480 | 67.8 | 1.07 | $78,140 | $44,050 | $141,170 | -10% |
| Educational Instruction and Library | 89,420 | 62.2 | 1.06 | $49,250 | $28,300 | $78,320 | -19% |
| Production | 117,010 | 81.4 | 1.48 | $48,160 | $34,770 | $77,440 | +2% |
| Healthcare Support | 67,160 | 46.7 | 0.92 | $36,640 | $28,810 | $48,180 | -4% |
| Construction and Extraction | 61,300 | 42.6 | 1.03 | $54,960 | $37,430 | $92,550 | -8% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | 62,250 | 43.3 | 1.11 | $58,350 | $37,240 | $91,380 | -2% |
| Computer and Mathematical | 37,910 | 26.4 | 0.78 | $94,050 | $51,580 | $155,890 | -14% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 38,630 | 26.9 | 0.92 | $35,820 | $27,550 | $49,340 | -5% |
| Protective Service | 31,390 | 21.8 | 0.90 | $49,200 | $29,850 | $88,600 | -2% |
| Personal Care and Service | 31,340 | 21.8 | 1.04 | $30,530 | $22,150 | $54,480 | -16% |
| Community and Social Service | 22,640 | 15.7 | 0.92 | $50,550 | $36,140 | $76,370 | -13% |
| Architecture and Engineering | 26,030 | 18.1 | 1.08 | $85,390 | $53,360 | $140,520 | -14% |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | 16,150 | 11.2 | 0.85 | $49,260 | $25,780 | $96,050 | -21% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | 12,580 | 8.8 | 0.92 | $72,690 | $45,060 | $127,220 | -12% |
| Legal | 7,720 | 5.4 | 0.64 | $82,400 | $46,410 | $177,580 | -20% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 3,670 | 2.6 | 0.91 | $39,300 | $28,070 | $57,860 | +7% |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
| Rule ⇅ | In Kansas ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Minimum wage (per hour) | $7.25 (federal minimum is $7.25; the higher applies for most workers) |
| State income tax on wages | Graduated, top rate 5.58% |
| Right-to-work state | Yes |
| State paid family and medical leave program | No program listed in our source |
| Employment | At-will in most states (either side can end the job with notice, with legal exceptions) |
Nationwide rules (overtime after 40 hours, family leave, discrimination, visas) are on the country guide. Many cities and counties set higher minimum wages or paid sick leave; check the local government. Confirm all figures with the official sources before acting.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Price level, all items (US = 100) | 90.1 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,079 |
| Median home value | $238,700 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 68.1% |
| Poverty rate | 10.8% |
| Drive alone to work | 76.0% |
| Public transit to work | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 10.3% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.9% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.8% of residents of Kansas were born abroad (232,598 people).
| Country of birth ⇅ | Residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 84,719 |
| India | 13,810 |
| Vietnam | 10,999 |
| Guatemala | 7,807 |
| China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan | 7,123 |
| Philippines | 6,138 |
| El Salvador | 5,153 |
| Honduras | 4,667 |
| Germany | 3,862 |
| Korea | 3,351 |
| Kenya | 3,171 |
| Canada | 2,967 |
| Ethiopia | 2,914 |
| Laos | 2,630 |
| Burma (Myanmar) | 2,334 |
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$7.25 (the federal minimum is $7.25; the higher rate applies for most workers). Source: US Department of Labor.
Graduated, top rate 5.58% (Tax Foundation, rates as of 01/01/2026).
3.8% in 2026M09 (BLS, seasonally adjusted).
$75,514 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
341 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.