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 08/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
The 60 largest places in Kansas, each with its own guide. The map above shows them all; open the sortable tables with GDP, jobs and rent →
| # ⇅ | City ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Unemployment (ACS) ⇅ | Bachelor's+ ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wichita | 397,945 | $64,620 | $975 | 5.5% | 31.1% |
| 2 | Overland Park | 200,306 | $104,834 | $1,515 | 3.6% | 63.7% |
| 3 | Kansas City | 155,135 | $62,401 | $1,123 | 5.8% | 20.8% |
| 4 | Olathe | 145,057 | $114,009 | $1,314 | 2.7% | 50.5% |
| 5 | Topeka | 125,786 | $56,956 | $979 | 4.9% | 29.0% |
| 6 | Lawrence | 96,051 | $65,009 | $1,091 | 4.4% | 55.8% |
| 7 | Shawnee | 68,542 | $109,940 | $1,322 | 3.3% | 53.1% |
| 8 | Lenexa | 58,384 | $103,239 | $1,454 | 2.8% | 57.8% |
| 9 | Manhattan | 54,239 | $60,172 | $1,003 | 3.6% | 53.3% |
| 10 | Salina | 46,307 | $61,783 | $959 | 5.2% | 28.7% |
| 11 | Hutchinson | 39,709 | $58,687 | $881 | 4.6% | 19.2% |
| 12 | Leavenworth | 37,195 | $72,987 | $1,229 | 4.8% | 32.6% |
| 13 | Leawood | 33,809 | $185,625 | $1,983 | 2.0% | 73.7% |
| 14 | Garden City | 27,819 | $72,865 | $1,052 | 2.7% | 17.5% |
| 15 | Dodge City | 27,613 | $68,721 | $1,045 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| 16 | Derby | 26,062 | $84,112 | $1,136 | 3.7% | 37.6% |
| 17 | Gardner | 24,526 | $96,818 | $1,306 | 3.8% | 32.0% |
| 18 | Emporia | 24,131 | $52,704 | $815 | 2.0% | 24.4% |
| 19 | Prairie Village | 22,874 | $113,530 | $1,794 | 3.0% | 72.5% |
| 20 | Junction City | 22,331 | $61,181 | $1,024 | 6.2% | 25.6% |
| 21 | Hays | 21,143 | $58,459 | $922 | 3.6% | 42.7% |
| 22 | Pittsburg | 20,637 | $43,419 | $854 | 4.0% | 33.2% |
| 23 | Liberal | 19,316 | $63,706 | $900 | 5.2% | 9.8% |
| 24 | Newton | 18,397 | $68,885 | $903 | 6.1% | 26.2% |
| 25 | Andover | 15,965 | $104,787 | $1,450 | 2.7% | 51.7% |
| 26 | Great Bend | 14,479 | $54,139 | $759 | 4.7% | 19.9% |
| 27 | McPherson | 13,995 | $77,529 | $925 | 1.9% | 38.4% |
| 28 | El Dorado | 12,769 | $59,180 | $844 | 3.3% | 26.0% |
| 29 | Ottawa | 12,678 | $71,699 | $1,032 | 2.9% | 25.8% |
| 30 | Arkansas City | 11,884 | $49,629 | $781 | 2.8% | 20.6% |
| 31 | Winfield | 11,711 | $56,656 | $786 | 7.3% | 27.8% |
| 32 | Lansing | 11,246 | $102,786 | $1,406 | 4.5% | 36.3% |
| 33 | Haysville | 11,117 | $67,740 | $1,064 | 3.7% | 20.0% |
| 34 | Merriam | 11,085 | $73,600 | $1,181 | 5.4% | 45.6% |
| 35 | Atchison | 10,785 | $54,474 | $737 | 5.3% | 26.8% |
| 36 | Mission | 9,915 | $75,534 | $1,194 | 3.2% | 52.3% |
| 37 | Parsons | 9,425 | $52,428 | $774 | 2.2% | 21.7% |
| 38 | Augusta | 9,216 | $64,919 | $865 | 4.2% | 23.9% |
| 39 | Spring Hill | 9,120 | $112,428 | $1,108 | 2.1% | 45.9% |
| 40 | Bel Aire | 9,043 | $97,795 | $1,649 | 2.9% | 50.1% |
| 41 | Coffeyville | 8,662 | $45,670 | $716 | 3.2% | 14.5% |
| 42 | Fort Riley | 8,606 | $54,362 | $1,234 | 18.6% | 18.2% |
| 43 | Chanute | 8,598 | $50,882 | $717 | 5.2% | 21.6% |
| 44 | Valley Center | 8,590 | $77,020 | $883 | 3.5% | 36.1% |
| 45 | Independence | 8,422 | $51,069 | $789 | 7.0% | 28.7% |
| 46 | Bonner Springs | 7,839 | $83,218 | $1,165 | 2.5% | 28.9% |
| 47 | Park City | 7,673 | $74,301 | $1,077 | 2.5% | 27.3% |
| 48 | Wellington | 7,615 | $50,333 | $733 | 7.0% | 21.4% |
| 49 | Fort Scott | 7,555 | $52,159 | $755 | 6.3% | 23.0% |
| 50 | Basehor | 7,491 | $116,769 | $1,257 | 6.3% | 42.8% |
| 51 | Maize | 6,824 | $72,024 | $1,399 | 2.7% | 39.4% |
| 52 | Roeland Park | 6,763 | $88,774 | $1,582 | 3.0% | 57.8% |
| 53 | Pratt | 6,577 | $63,819 | $798 | 3.7% | 22.8% |
| 54 | Abilene | 6,449 | $57,924 | $1,022 | 3.2% | 22.3% |
| 55 | De Soto | 6,414 | $104,000 | $1,158 | 8.6% | 38.2% |
| 56 | Mulvane | 6,171 | $74,039 | $1,015 | 6.0% | 33.9% |
| 57 | Eudora | 6,119 | $118,184 | $1,222 | 2.9% | 39.2% |
| 58 | Goddard | 6,030 | $94,004 | $1,758 | 3.6% | 35.1% |
| 59 | Tonganoxie | 5,891 | $80,109 | $1,224 | 4.5% | 39.4% |
| 60 | Paola | 5,770 | $74,662 | $1,091 | 4.2% | 26.4% |
Kansas is in the Midwest region (West North Central division), with 2,947,197 residents, a median age of 37.4 and a median household income of $74,275. 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 | $74,275 | 35 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 | 35.6% | 22 of 51 | higher is better |
| Foreign-born share | 7.4% | 28 of 51 | higher is better |
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Neighbouring states in the West North Central division: Iowa · Minnesota · Missouri · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota.
Kansas is in the Midwest region (West North Central division) and has 2,947,197 residents (the 34th largest of the 50 states and DC by population), with a median age of 37.4. Its economy produced about $239,916 million in the latest four quarters (BEA), 33rd among states and DC, equal to $81,405 per resident.
The unemployment rate was 3.8% in 2026M09, which is 25th lowest of 51 (1st is the lowest). Employers had job openings equal to 4.0% of employment, 25th highest of 51, a measure of how hard it is to hire. The median wage across all occupations is $48,010 a year ($23.08 an hour), 6% below the national median ($48,010 against $50,980).
The occupations with the most jobs in Kansas are Fast Food and Counter Workers (47,140 jobs, median $27,580); Registered Nurses (33,800 jobs, median $79,320); Retail Salespersons (33,360 jobs, median $32,180); Cashiers (33,080 jobs, median $28,800); Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive (32,120 jobs, median $42,270). Among occupations with at least 2,000 jobs, the best paid are Physicians, All Other (median $221,540); Computer and Information Systems Managers (median $164,830); Architectural and Engineering Managers (median $160,150). Compared with the nation, the state is most specialised in production (1.5 times the national share of workers) and installation, maintenance, and repair (1.1 times the national share of workers).
Prices are below the national average in Kansas: the regional price parity is 90.1 against 100 for the whole country (10th lowest of 51). Median gross rent is $1,060 a month and the median household income $74,275, so a year of rent equals 17.1% of income; the median home value is $217,200. The state minimum wage is $7.25 (the higher of state and federal rates applies to most workers). State income tax on wages: Graduated, top rate 5.58%. It is a right-to-work state, meaning workers cannot be required to pay union dues as a condition of employment. It has no state paid family and medical leave programme in our source.
7.4% of residents were born abroad and 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Among workers, 75.4% drive alone, 0.4% use public transit and 11.8% work from home; 7.4% commute 45 minutes or more.
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| Industry ⇅ | GDP ($ 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 | 12.4% |
| Retail trade | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 10.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 7.5% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 6.5% |
| Construction | 6.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 5.6% |
| Public administration | 4.6% |
| Other services | 4.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| 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).
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 | $1,060 |
| Median home value | $217,200 |
| Homeowners (share of households) | 67.2% |
| Poverty rate | 11.3% |
| Drive alone to work | 75.4% |
| Public transit to work | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 11.8% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 7.4% |
Regional price parities measure how much it costs to buy the same basket of goods and services: 100 is the national average.
7.4% of residents of Kansas were born abroad (216,914 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 |
Work permits and visas are federal. See permits and first steps and, for your country, Working in the US from your country.
$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).
$74,275 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, 2024 dollars).
341 postings on USAJOBS today. Private-sector jobs are not included.