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Highest paying jobs in Kansas after tax

Of the jobs with an exact median in Kansas, anesthesiologist pays most: $437,030 a year, and a single filer keeps about $277,439 after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Kansas tax. 2 more show only “$239,200 or more”.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025. Take-home for 2026, single filer, from our Kansas paycheck calculator.

Which 25 jobs pay best after tax in Kansas?

The 25 best-paid jobs in Kansas after tax
RankJobMedian payTake-home
1 Anesthesiologist $437,030 $277,439
2 Orthopedic Surgeon $311,630 $205,874
3 Psychiatrist $278,100 $186,738
4 Family Medicine Physician $229,390 $157,651
5 Pathologist $224,280 $154,582
6 Other Physician $221,540 $152,936
7 Obstetrician and Gynecologist $220,770 $152,473
8 Nurse Anesthetist $212,090 $146,796
9 General Pediatrician $209,840 $145,265
10 Radiologist $179,990 $125,045
11 IT Manager $164,830 $115,529
12 Engineering Manager $160,150 $112,592
13 Sales Manager $159,990 $112,491
14 Purchasing Manager $159,850 $112,404
15 Air Traffic Controller $159,700 $112,309
16 Financial Manager $159,380 $112,109
17 Chief Executive $158,100 $111,305
18 Marketing Manager $154,510 $109,052
19 Natural Sciences Manager $153,820 $108,619
20 Medical Dosimetrist $150,670 $106,641
21 Judge and Magistrate $148,910 $105,536
22 Advertising and Promotions Manager $148,560 $105,317
23 Airline Pilot $143,580 $102,191
24 Economist $138,790 $99,184
25 Law Professor $138,670 $99,109

Not ranked, because BLS shows only “$239,200 or more” in Kansas: Neurologist, Other Surgeon.

What does every job pay in Kansas?

669 jobs.

Every job with a median in Kansas: pay, take-home and people
JobMedian payTake-homePeople
Anesthesiologist $437,030 $277,439 600
Orthopedic Surgeon $311,630 $205,874 –
Psychiatrist $278,100 $186,738 60
Family Medicine Physician $229,390 $157,651 210
Pathologist $224,280 $154,582 30
Other Physician $221,540 $152,936 5,230
Obstetrician and Gynecologist $220,770 $152,473 –
Nurse Anesthetist $212,090 $146,796 910
General Pediatrician $209,840 $145,265 110
Radiologist $179,990 $125,045 –
IT Manager $164,830 $115,529 4,050
Engineering Manager $160,150 $112,592 2,010
Sales Manager $159,990 $112,491 6,820
Purchasing Manager $159,850 $112,404 920
Air Traffic Controller $159,700 $112,309 430
Financial Manager $159,380 $112,109 5,190
Chief Executive $158,100 $111,305 1,960
Marketing Manager $154,510 $109,052 1,570
Natural Sciences Manager $153,820 $108,619 240
Medical Dosimetrist $150,670 $106,641 40
Judge and Magistrate $148,910 $105,536 420
Advertising and Promotions Manager $148,560 $105,317 40
Airline Pilot $143,580 $102,191 80
Economist $138,790 $99,184 80
Law Professor $138,670 $99,109 50
Optometrist $138,580 $99,052 660
Pharmacist $137,800 $98,563 3,500
Human Resources Manager $134,470 $96,473 1,290
Other Manager $131,710 $94,740 2,690
Technical Sales Representative $130,850 $94,200 2,440
Aerospace Engineer $130,330 $93,874 1,730
Training and Development Manager $130,330 $93,874 230
Database Architect $129,990 $93,660 360
Public Relations Manager $129,760 $93,516 300
Nurse Practitioner $126,650 $91,564 3,780
Administrative Law Judge $126,570 $91,514 40
Industrial Production Manager $125,750 $90,999 2,420
Physician Assistant $125,640 $90,930 890
Actuary $125,010 $90,534 180
Fundraising Manager $121,210 $88,137 160
Construction Manager $120,810 $87,878 2,960
Administrative Services Manager $118,570 $86,427 1,150
Other Education Administrator $117,810 $85,935 280
Facilities Manager $117,270 $85,585 1,080
Power Distributor and Dispatcher $116,810 $85,288 90
Petroleum Engineer $115,640 $84,530 110
Materials Scientist $115,490 $84,433 40
Engineering Professor $115,160 $84,219 280
Compensation and Benefits Manager $114,070 $83,513 70
Software Developer $113,420 $83,092 13,580
Agricultural Sciences Professor $112,480 $82,483 200
Statistician $111,780 $82,030 80
Health Services Manager $111,030 $81,544 5,120
College Administrator $110,020 $80,890 1,760
Atmospheric and Space Scientist $109,300 $80,423 80
Radiation Therapist $108,830 $80,119 240
Social Work Professor $108,610 $79,976 50
Gas Compressor Operator $107,730 $79,406 50
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Professor $107,120 $79,011 90
Veterinarian $107,080 $78,985 1,000
Lawyer $106,650 $78,707 4,190
Transportation and Distribution Manager $106,130 $78,370 1,150
Commercial Pilot $105,440 $77,923 680
Powerhouse and Substation Repairer $104,970 $77,619 280
Commercial and Industrial Designer $104,870 $77,554 260
Electronics Engineer $103,740 $76,822 770
Economics Professor $103,490 $76,660 130
Other Computer Occupation $103,380 $76,589 1,340
Transportation Inspector $103,380 $76,589 210
Health and Safety Engineer $102,690 $76,142 120
Electrical Engineer $102,630 $76,103 2,100
Personal Financial Advisor $102,530 $76,038 4,150
Farmer and Rancher $102,490 $76,012 40
Chemical Engineer $102,020 $75,708 280
Refinery Operator $101,880 $75,617 950
Computer Hardware Engineer $101,750 $75,533 220
Earth and Space Sciences Professor $101,750 $75,533 80
Power Line Installer $101,620 $75,449 1,610
Computer Systems Analyst $100,770 $74,898 3,740
Information Security Analyst $100,620 $74,801 1,830
Computer Network Architect $100,610 $74,795 1,770
K-12 Education Administrator $100,530 $74,743 2,520
Database Administrator $100,170 $74,510 440
Project Management Specialist $100,010 $74,406 6,030
Materials Engineer $100,000 $74,400 270
Industrial Engineer $99,830 $74,290 3,450
Transportation Electronics Repairer $99,420 $74,024 60
Occupational Therapist $99,170 $73,862 1,560
Physical Therapist $98,290 $73,292 2,660
Data Scientist $98,130 $73,188 490
Sales Engineer $98,000 $73,104 220
Biochemist and Biophysicist $97,850 $73,007 140
Audiologist $97,250 $72,619 200
Physics Professor $97,140 $72,547 110
Civil Engineer $96,880 $72,379 2,880
Diagnostic Medical Sonographer $96,310 $72,010 670
Other Teacher $94,520 $70,850 720
Software QA Analyst and Tester $94,490 $70,831 1,140
Environmental Engineer $94,070 $70,559 320
Chemistry Professor $93,830 $70,403 170
Postmaster and Mail Superintendent $93,080 $69,918 190
Computer Programmer $92,960 $69,840 460
General and Operations Manager $92,840 $69,762 24,660
Operations Research Analyst $92,050 $69,250 –
Tax Examiner and Revenue Agent $88,610 $67,022 50
Other Legal Support Worker $88,210 $66,763 60
Loan Officer $86,970 $65,960 3,540
Health Specialties Professor $86,700 $65,785 1,060
Other Treating Practitioner $86,550 $65,688 110
Occupational Safety Specialist $86,300 $65,526 1,350
Mechanical Engineer $86,260 $65,500 4,630
Architecture Professor $85,970 $65,312 140
Architect $85,490 $65,002 840
Other Social Scientist $85,160 $64,788 310
Food Scientist and Technologist $85,130 $64,768 380
Financial and Investment Analyst $84,860 $64,594 1,870
Financial Risk Specialist $84,790 $64,548 150
Elevator Installer and Repairer $84,760 $64,529 70
Medical Scientist $84,490 $64,354 1,070
Tool and Die Maker $83,890 $63,965 660
Signal and Track Switch Repairer $83,550 $63,745 120
Other Business Operations Specialist $83,350 $63,615 9,810
Network and Systems Administrator $83,340 $63,609 4,100
Business Professor $83,310 $63,590 660
Police Supervisor $82,950 $63,356 2,330
Chemist $82,820 $63,272 690
Labor Relations Specialist $82,750 $63,227 370
MRI Technologist $82,670 $63,175 330
Urban and Regional Planner $82,330 $62,955 250
Biological Science Professor $81,300 $62,288 430
Management Analyst $81,210 $62,229 5,280
Gas Plant Operator $80,760 $61,938 350
Financial Examiner $80,420 $61,718 470
Aircraft Mechanic $80,270 $61,621 1,440
Budget Analyst $80,140 $61,536 270
Speech-Language Pathologist $80,120 $61,523 1,690
Animal Scientist $80,090 $61,504 –
Geoscientist $80,080 $61,498 190
Power Plant Operator $79,980 $61,433 520
Psychology Professor $79,730 $61,271 230
Millwright $79,690 $61,245 840
Epidemiologist $79,620 $61,200 70
Registered Nurse $79,320 $61,005 33,800
Social and Community Service Manager $79,260 $60,966 1,570
Metal and Plastic Layout Worker $79,240 $60,953 610
Accountant and Auditor $79,000 $60,798 13,610
Firefighting Supervisor $78,880 $60,720 1,450
Political Science Professor $78,800 $60,668 80
Sociology Professor $78,630 $60,558 110
Maintenance and Repair Supervisor $78,390 $60,403 6,780
Aerospace Engineering Technician $78,350 $60,377 580
Wind Turbine Service Technician $78,240 $60,306 330
Environmental Scientist $78,210 $60,286 590
Control and Valve Installer $77,720 $59,969 290
Industrial Electronics Repairer $77,360 $59,736 340
Other Precision Instrument Repairer $77,330 $59,716 170
Claims Adjuster and Examiner $77,290 $59,690 4,570
Crane and Tower Operator $77,100 $59,567 780
Insurance Underwriter $77,070 $59,548 1,230
Respiratory Therapist $76,970 $59,483 1,450
Other Protective Service Supervisor $76,920 $59,451 90
Construction Supervisor $76,780 $59,360 8,940
Other Therapist $76,740 $59,334 170
Clinical Psychologist $76,690 $59,302 400
Other Biological Scientist $76,400 $59,114 760
Cost Estimator $76,250 $59,017 2,250
Other Engineer $76,100 $58,920 780
CNC Programmer $76,080 $58,907 680
Radiologic Technologist $76,070 $58,900 2,270
Surveyor $75,860 $58,764 350
Financial Services Sales Agent $75,810 $58,732 2,310
Other Professor $75,790 $58,719 2,530
Detective $75,740 $58,686 1,060
Locomotive Engineer $75,190 $58,330 1,020
Auto Damage Insurance Appraiser $75,080 $58,259 –
History Professor $74,920 $58,155 150
Production Supervisor $74,480 $57,870 7,980
Non-Retail Sales Supervisor $74,220 $57,702 840
Other Plant and System Operator $74,190 $57,683 60
Taper $74,120 $57,637 30
Orthotist and Prosthetist $74,030 $57,579 –
Landscape Architect $73,760 $57,404 150
Web Developer $73,590 $57,294 500
Technical Writer $73,550 $57,268 480
Credit Analyst $73,120 $56,990 520
School Psychologist $73,020 $56,925 630
Historian $72,600 $56,653 40
Boilermaker $72,170 $56,374 70
Correctional Officer Supervisor $71,590 $55,999 1,080
Human Resources Specialist $70,870 $55,532 7,560
Web and Digital Interface Designer $70,620 $55,370 200
Microbiologist $70,500 $55,293 120
Market Research Analyst $70,430 $55,247 8,090
Food Service Manager $70,320 $55,176 1,540
Electrical Engineering Technician $70,310 $55,169 770
Entertainment and Recreation Manager $69,990 $54,962 100
Real Estate Broker $69,990 $54,962 290
Compliance Officer $69,740 $54,800 3,560
Logistician $69,520 $54,658 1,780
Buyer and Purchasing Agent $69,500 $54,645 6,470
Bailiff $69,390 $54,574 450
Cardiovascular Technologist $69,060 $54,360 540
Wholesale Sales Representative $68,960 $54,295 12,630
Railroad Conductor and Yardmaster $68,730 $54,146 1,200
Marriage and Family Therapist $68,710 $54,133 190
Emergency Management Director $68,000 $53,673 140
Compensation and Benefits Specialist $67,990 $53,667 640
Social Science Research Assistant $67,740 $53,505 170
Forester $67,540 $53,375 40
Computer Science Professor $67,400 $53,285 260
Conservation Scientist $67,200 $53,155 220
Railroad Brake and Signal Operator $66,990 $53,019 390
Dietitian and Nutritionist $66,830 $52,915 580
Zoologist and Wildlife Biologist $66,440 $52,657 160
Library Science Professor $66,100 $52,403 60
Other Drafter $66,040 $52,358 50
Foreign Language Professor $65,890 $52,246 140
Electrician $65,860 $52,223 6,350
Writer and Author $65,840 $52,208 240
Industrial Machinery Mechanic $65,830 $52,201 7,700
Soil and Plant Scientist $65,670 $52,081 380
Earth Driller $65,600 $52,029 80
Philosophy and Religion Professor $65,410 $51,887 190
Other Science Technician $65,270 $51,782 880
Mechanical Drafter $65,250 $51,767 540
Plumber $65,220 $51,745 4,590
Occupational Therapy Assistant $65,010 $51,588 660
Arbitrator and Mediator $64,970 $51,558 40
Executive Assistant $64,860 $51,476 2,750
Public Relations Specialist $64,860 $51,476 2,340
Fundraiser $64,820 $51,446 1,100
Instructional Coordinator $64,750 $51,393 1,950
Nuclear Medicine Technologist $64,610 $51,289 380
Physical Therapist Assistant $64,500 $51,206 1,300
Stationary Engineer $64,490 $51,199 120
Healthcare Social Worker $64,440 $51,161 1,360
Mathematical Science Professor $64,330 $51,079 460
Fire Inspector and Investigator $64,290 $51,049 90
Lodging Manager $64,220 $50,997 300
Communications Professor $64,180 $50,967 300
Office Supervisor $64,000 $50,832 12,010
Professional Athlete $63,630 $50,556 170
Telecom Line Installer $63,560 $50,503 530
Embalmer $63,160 $50,204 120
Construction Inspector $63,150 $50,197 840
Transportation Security Screener $63,130 $50,182 120
Education Professor $63,010 $50,092 590
Health Education Specialist $62,990 $50,077 520
Transportation Supervisor $62,940 $50,040 7,520
Nursing Professor $62,870 $49,988 470
Special Effects Artist and Animator $62,720 $49,875 –
Sound Engineering Technician $62,710 $49,868 30
Sheet Metal Worker $62,670 $49,838 1,730
Services Sales Representative $62,580 $49,771 12,480
Wellhead Pumper $62,400 $49,636 620
Furnace and Kiln Operator $62,350 $49,599 210
English Professor $62,340 $49,591 460
Architectural and Civil Drafter $62,220 $49,502 630
Clinical Lab Technologist $62,050 $49,374 3,930
Training and Development Specialist $62,010 $49,345 5,150
Editor $61,920 $49,277 500
Librarian $61,900 $49,262 1,620
Funeral Home Manager $61,890 $49,255 130
Probation Officer $61,890 $49,255 760
Fish and Game Warden $61,840 $49,217 100
Licensed Practical Nurse $61,760 $49,158 7,530
Other Engineering Technician $61,710 $49,120 920
Chemical Technician $61,560 $49,008 370
Security and Fire Alarm Installer $61,480 $48,948 740
Landscaping Supervisor $61,270 $48,791 1,110
Art, Drama, and Music Professor $61,260 $48,784 640
Interior Designer $61,090 $48,657 400
Industrial Engineering Technician $61,000 $48,589 570
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic $60,890 $48,507 1,690
Electrical and Electronics Drafter $60,730 $48,388 210
High School Special Education Teacher $60,700 $48,365 1,650
Camera Operator $60,690 $48,358 110
Oil and Gas Rotary Drill Operator $60,600 $48,290 130
Producer and Director $60,600 $48,290 420
Surgical Technologist $60,600 $48,290 1,200
Middle School Teacher $60,580 $48,275 6,230
Postal Service Clerk $60,530 $48,238 1,290
Art Director $60,460 $48,186 –
HVAC Technician $60,460 $48,186 3,770
Insurance Sales Agent $60,370 $48,118 6,360
Machinery Maintenance Worker $60,160 $47,961 1,040
Network Support Specialist $60,060 $47,887 310
Health Information Technologist $60,030 $47,864 610
Elementary Special Education Teacher $59,970 $47,819 1,610
High School Teacher $59,920 $47,782 10,860
Aircraft Assembler $59,850 $47,730 9,710
Avionics Technician $59,810 $47,700 170
Middle School Special Education Teacher $59,780 $47,677 550
Occupational Safety Technician $59,740 $47,647 480
Recreation and Fitness Studies Professor $59,730 $47,640 60
Musician and Singer $59,571 $47,521 260
Mental Health Counselor $59,470 $47,445 2,600
Diesel Mechanic $59,460 $47,438 3,300
Civil Engineering Technician $59,440 $47,423 1,060
Environmental Engineering Technician $59,420 $47,408 –
Police Officer $59,230 $47,266 6,130
Brickmason and Blockmason $59,220 $47,258 330
Preschool Special Education Teacher $59,220 $47,258 350
Fashion Designer $59,150 $47,206 40
Athletic Trainer $59,140 $47,199 390
Exercise Physiologist $59,090 $47,161 60
Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver $58,920 $47,034 24,220
Telecom Equipment Installer $58,690 $46,862 1,480
Farming and Forestry Supervisor $58,670 $46,847 270
Rail-Track Equipment Operator $58,590 $46,787 310
Mortician and Funeral Director $58,580 $46,780 230
Middle School Vocational Teacher $58,560 $46,765 30
Structural Iron and Steel Worker $58,560 $46,765 260
Postal Service Mail Carrier $58,540 $46,750 3,310
Property and Real Estate Manager $58,510 $46,728 2,810
Chef and Head Cook $58,390 $46,638 860
High School Vocational Teacher $58,300 $46,571 1,050
Radio and Cell Tower Installer $58,010 $46,354 80
Security Supervisor $57,960 $46,316 480
Carpet Installer $57,920 $46,286 70
Surgical Assistant $57,810 $46,204 180
Jeweler $57,730 $46,144 110
Survey Researcher $57,700 $46,122 210
Chiropractor $57,600 $46,047 570
Electric Motor and Power Tool Repairer $57,600 $46,047 110
Gambling Services Supervisor $57,570 $46,025 150
Stonemason $57,550 $46,010 90
Production and Planning Clerk $57,080 $45,658 4,320
Preschool and Daycare Administrator $56,970 $45,576 600
Carpenter $56,960 $45,569 5,210
Dental Laboratory Technician $56,790 $45,442 570
Kindergarten Teacher $56,670 $45,352 1,300
Curator $56,630 $45,322 120
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk $56,590 $45,292 1,400
School and Career Counselor $56,590 $45,292 3,100
Elementary School Teacher $56,450 $45,187 14,350
Mental Health Social Worker $56,330 $45,098 1,620
IT Support Specialist $56,150 $44,963 6,780
Correctional Officer $56,120 $44,941 3,380
Rail Yard Engineer $56,090 $44,918 –
Mechanical Engineering Technician $55,390 $44,395 410
Paralegal and Legal Assistant $55,000 $44,103 2,210
Tile and Stone Setter $54,920 $44,043 310
Chemical Equipment Operator $54,890 $44,021 1,920
Event Planner $54,840 $43,984 920
Other Healthcare Support Worker $54,830 $43,976 240
Title Examiner $54,640 $43,834 710
Postal Mail Sorter $54,540 $43,759 870
Child and Family Social Worker $54,300 $43,580 3,190
Other Health Technician $54,180 $43,490 700
Tool Grinder, Filer, and Sharpener $54,100 $43,430 –
Quality Control Inspector $53,680 $43,116 9,300
Graphic Designer $53,630 $43,079 1,730
Travel Agent $53,600 $43,056 250
Plasterer and Stucco Mason $53,440 $42,937 80
Locksmith and Safe Repairer $52,930 $42,555 110
Farm and Home Management Educator $52,870 $42,511 480
Geological Technician $52,430 $42,182 –
Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher $52,130 $41,957 3,610
Clergy $52,130 $41,957 450
Adult Education and ESL Instructor $52,030 $41,883 160
Etcher and Engraver $52,000 $41,860 40
Other Education Worker $51,690 $41,628 380
Agricultural Inspector $51,630 $41,583 190
Biological Technician $51,630 $41,583 480
Construction Equipment Operator $51,620 $41,576 7,070
Other Social Sciences Professor $51,540 $41,516 190
Insulation Worker $51,520 $41,501 430
Property Appraiser and Assessor $51,390 $41,404 780
Machinist $51,220 $41,277 3,870
Other Financial Specialist $51,160 $41,232 1,140
Proofreader and Copy Marker $51,160 $41,232 90
Forging Machine Operator $51,120 $41,202 130
Other Maintenance and Repair Worker $51,060 $41,157 1,020
Paramedic $51,020 $41,127 1,030
Film and Video Editor $50,900 $41,038 70
Surveying and Mapping Technician $50,900 $41,038 730
Mixing Machine Operator $50,750 $40,925 1,380
Metal Pourer and Caster $50,530 $40,761 70
Dancer $50,482 $40,725 –
Fiber Extruding Machine Operator $50,320 $40,604 320
Farm Equipment Mechanic $50,290 $40,582 2,130
Criminal Justice Professor $50,270 $40,567 70
Audiovisual Equipment Installer $50,130 $40,462 100
Audio and Video Technician $50,030 $40,387 220
Brokerage Clerk $49,990 $40,357 310
Massage Therapist $49,990 $40,357 780
Solar Photovoltaic Installer $49,990 $40,357 –
Other Motor Vehicle Operator $49,880 $40,275 70
Utilities Meter Reader $49,870 $40,267 80
Housekeeping Supervisor $49,780 $40,200 1,570
Eligibility Interviewer $49,650 $40,103 810
Human Resources Assistant $49,630 $40,088 660
Welder $49,410 $39,924 6,370
Archivist $49,200 $39,767 30
Pesticide Applicator $49,090 $39,684 520
Paving Equipment Operator $49,070 $39,669 540
Mechanical Insulation Worker $49,050 $39,654 130
Surface Mining Machine Operator $48,950 $39,580 270
Auto Body Repairer $48,920 $39,557 1,530
Recreation Supervisor $48,860 $39,512 1,170
Lighting Technician $48,790 $39,460 –
Separating Machine Operator $48,790 $39,460 450
Vocational Instructor $48,790 $39,460 1,160
Advertising Sales Agent $48,660 $39,363 920
Crushing and Grinding Machine Operator $48,570 $39,295 470
Multiple Machine Tool Operator $48,450 $39,206 290
Hand Grinding and Polishing Worker $48,410 $39,176 100
CNC Machine Operator $48,400 $39,168 2,540
Tree Trimmer and Pruner $48,400 $39,168 390
Slaughterer and Meat Packer $48,240 $39,049 2,170
Medical Records Specialist $48,160 $38,989 2,030
Rail Car Repairer $48,160 $38,989 300
Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutter $48,080 $38,929 5,000
Telemarketer $48,010 $38,877 –
Insurance Claims Clerk $47,960 $38,839 800
Mechanical Door Repairer $47,960 $38,839 340
Interpreter and Translator $47,950 $38,832 470
Machine Feeder and Offbearer $47,930 $38,817 430
Foundry Mold and Coremaker $47,910 $38,802 150
Environmental Science Technician $47,880 $38,780 340
Structural Metal Fabricator $47,840 $38,750 620
Auto Mechanic $47,790 $38,712 6,240
Preschool Teacher $47,750 $38,682 1,330
Procurement Clerk $47,730 $38,667 430
Motorboat Mechanic $47,720 $38,660 90
Other Social Service Specialist $47,650 $38,608 730
Loan Interviewer and Clerk $47,640 $38,600 2,770
Heat Treating Equipment Operator $47,500 $38,495 50
Adhesive Bonding Machine Operator $47,490 $38,488 110
Forklift and Industrial Truck Operator $47,430 $38,443 7,700
Pipelayer $47,390 $38,413 240
Personal Service Supervisor $47,370 $38,398 270
Molder, Shaper, and Caster $47,360 $38,391 680
Lathe Operator $47,310 $38,353 90
Community Health Worker $47,300 $38,346 240
Tax Preparer $47,300 $38,346 450
Bookkeeper and Accounting Clerk $47,290 $38,338 15,380
General Maintenance Worker $47,210 $38,279 12,730
Agricultural Technician $47,200 $38,271 450
Roofer $47,190 $38,264 900
Dispatcher $47,170 $38,249 1,670
Fence Erector $47,130 $38,219 80
Coating and Painting Machine Operator $47,120 $38,211 3,160
Traffic Technician $47,100 $38,196 160
Glazier $47,090 $38,189 440
Other Information and Record Clerk $47,050 $38,159 980
Septic Tank Servicer $46,960 $38,092 150
Retail Sales Supervisor $46,950 $38,084 9,250
Camera Equipment Repairer $46,920 $38,062 –
Other Financial Clerk $46,900 $38,047 40
Cutting and Press Machine Operator $46,840 $38,002 1,900
Hearing Aid Specialist $46,820 $37,987 100
Water Treatment Plant Operator $46,780 $37,957 1,560
Welding Machine Operator $46,710 $37,905 160
Small Engine Mechanic $46,540 $37,778 170
Crematory Operator $46,490 $37,740 50
Coil Winder, Taper, and Finisher $46,470 $37,725 70
Billing and Posting Clerk $46,420 $37,688 3,890
Museum Technician and Conservator $46,320 $37,613 130
Metal Extruding Machine Operator $46,270 $37,576 1,140
Oil and Gas Service Unit Operator $46,230 $37,546 370
Oil and Gas Roustabout $46,220 $37,538 570
Other Food Processing Worker $46,060 $37,419 560
Highway Maintenance Worker $46,050 $37,411 1,960
Floor Layer $45,970 $37,351 180
Aircraft Service Attendant $45,960 $37,344 260
Miscellaneous Construction Worker $45,950 $37,337 310
Firefighter $45,900 $37,299 3,360
News Reporter and Journalist $45,870 $37,277 400
School Bus Driver $45,860 $37,269 4,830
Food Cooking Machine Operator $45,850 $37,262 750
Paper Goods Machine Operator $45,840 $37,254 420
Veterinary Technician $45,810 $37,232 1,270
Bill and Account Collector $45,760 $37,194 1,350
Skincare Specialist $45,760 $37,194 420
Weigher, Checker, and Sampler $45,760 $37,194 670
Vending Machine Repairer $45,750 $37,187 220
Judicial Law Clerk $45,720 $37,165 40
Religious Education Director $45,640 $37,105 140
Agricultural Equipment Operator $45,570 $37,052 670
Hazardous Materials Removal Worker $45,530 $37,022 480
Construction Painter $45,510 $37,008 1,570
Refuse and Recycling Collector $45,510 $37,008 910
Prepress Technician and Worker $45,290 $36,843 520
Medical Equipment Preparer $45,280 $36,836 740
Private Detective and Investigator $45,260 $36,821 280
Miscellaneous Assembler $45,220 $36,791 13,830
Medical Equipment Repairer $45,200 $36,776 1,270
Order Clerk $45,200 $36,776 310
Public Safety Telecommunicator $45,110 $36,708 1,370
RV Service Technician $45,020 $36,641 130
Electrician Helper $44,990 $36,619 600
Ophthalmic Laboratory Technician $44,920 $36,566 –
Packaging Machine Operator $44,890 $36,544 7,920
Construction Laborer $44,840 $36,507 9,990
Metal-Refining Furnace Operator $44,800 $36,477 100
Cutting Machine Operator $44,760 $36,447 760
Court and Municipal Clerk $44,740 $36,432 1,290
Food Roasting Machine Operator $44,550 $36,290 220
Hand Packer and Packager $44,460 $36,222 9,900
Computer and Office Machine Repairer $44,290 $36,095 570
Forming and Pressing Machine Operator $44,290 $36,095 600
Shipping and Receiving Clerk $44,110 $35,961 6,530
Psychiatric Technician $43,780 $35,714 1,670
Light Truck Driver $43,730 $35,677 9,140
Ophthalmic Medical Technician $43,700 $35,654 630
Tour and Travel Guide $43,700 $35,654 400
Musical Instrument Repairer and Tuner $43,680 $35,639 80
Woodworking Machine Operator $43,580 $35,564 470
Electrical and Electronic Assembler $43,520 $35,520 3,110
Other Healthcare Technical Worker $43,430 $35,452 270
Pharmacy Technician $43,310 $35,363 4,270
Mason Helper $43,270 $35,333 170
Upholsterer $43,260 $35,325 260
Driver/Sales Worker $43,180 $35,265 1,950
Metal Molding Machine Operator $43,050 $35,168 1,240
Medical Secretary $43,020 $35,146 6,470
Coach and Scout $42,900 $35,056 3,300
Food Batchmaker $42,850 $35,019 3,230
Grinding Machine Operator $42,710 $34,914 1,010
Engine and Other Machine Assembler $42,590 $34,824 –
Social and Human Service Assistant $42,570 $34,809 6,070
Quarry Rock Splitter $42,560 $34,802 –
Cargo and Freight Agent $42,500 $34,757 890
Parking Enforcement Worker $42,420 $34,697 40
Administrative Assistant $42,270 $34,585 32,120
Other Protective Service Worker $42,150 $34,495 300
File Clerk $42,130 $34,480 570
Rehabilitation Counselor $41,980 $34,368 1,370
Library Technician $41,960 $34,353 480
Printing Press Operator $41,890 $34,301 2,640
Anthropologist and Archeologist $41,870 $34,286 60
Forest and Conservation Technician $41,660 $34,129 170
Broadcast Technician $41,600 $34,084 90
Graduate Teaching Assistant $41,580 $34,069 640
Cabinetmaker and Bench Carpenter $41,350 $33,897 1,340
Transit and Intercity Bus Driver $41,340 $33,890 430
Self-Enrichment Teacher $41,290 $33,852 1,070
Rigger $41,060 $33,680 40
Plumber Helper $40,540 $33,291 320
Fiberglass Laminator and Fabricator $40,460 $33,232 210
Customer Service Representative $40,320 $33,127 29,200
Rolling Machine Operator $40,260 $33,082 170
Hand Laborer and Material Mover $40,250 $33,075 23,270
New Accounts Clerk $40,170 $33,015 1,100
Dispensing Optician $40,140 $32,992 630
Conveyor Operator $40,030 $32,910 840
Recreational Therapist $40,010 $32,895 710
Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer $39,960 $32,858 1,580
Food Science Technician $39,930 $32,835 60
Auto Glass Installer $39,900 $32,813 60
Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installer $39,890 $32,805 650
Real Estate Sales Agent $39,770 $32,716 1,450
Animal Control Worker $39,520 $32,529 190
Medical Assistant $39,510 $32,521 5,510
Painting and Coating Worker $39,470 $32,491 90
Furniture Finisher $39,450 $32,476 200
Interviewer $39,430 $32,461 3,640
Landscaper and Groundskeeper $39,330 $32,387 9,480
Phlebotomist $39,100 $32,215 1,120
Counter and Rental Clerk $39,090 $32,207 2,990
Office Machine Operator $39,050 $32,177 310
Home Appliance Repairer $38,840 $32,020 310
Hand Cutter and Trimmer $38,800 $31,990 130
Plating Machine Operator $38,770 $31,968 360
Switchboard Operator $38,760 $31,961 180
Pest Control Worker $38,690 $31,908 760
Psychiatric Aide $38,390 $31,684 580
Courier and Messenger $38,370 $31,669 580
Cleaning Equipment Operator $38,340 $31,647 50
Data Entry Keyer $38,290 $31,609 1,210
Food Service Supervisor $38,220 $31,557 10,520
Agricultural Grader and Sorter $38,170 $31,519 160
Carpenter Helper $38,130 $31,489 80
Nursing Assistant $38,010 $31,400 24,610
Tire Repairer and Changer $37,880 $31,303 930
Photographer $37,790 $31,235 300
Residential Advisor $37,680 $31,153 510
Print Binding and Finishing Worker $37,470 $30,996 660
Maintenance and Repair Helper $37,430 $30,966 440
Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment $37,370 $30,921 6,410
Butcher and Meat Cutter $37,320 $30,884 1,200
Production Helper $37,320 $30,884 1,430
Orderly $37,140 $30,749 200
Medical Appliance Technician $37,090 $30,712 –
Security Guard $37,080 $30,704 7,150
Other Production Worker $37,070 $30,697 610
Farm and Ranch Animal Worker $37,060 $30,689 1,340
Crop and Nursery Farmworker $37,020 $30,660 900
Parts Salesperson $36,940 $30,600 3,700
Wood Sawing Machine Operator $36,930 $30,592 110
Teller $36,840 $30,525 4,720
Gambling Surveillance Officer $36,830 $30,517 110
Legal Secretary $36,620 $30,360 1,600
Gambling Cage Worker $36,360 $30,166 150
Substitute Teacher $36,190 $30,039 9,360
Waiter and Waitress $36,120 $29,987 19,480
Receptionist and Information Clerk $36,050 $29,934 7,290
Mail Clerk $36,020 $29,912 750
Other Personal Care Worker $35,970 $29,874 220
Textile Cutting Machine Operator $35,930 $29,845 40
Fitness Trainer and Instructor $35,900 $29,822 4,510
Emergency Medical Technician $35,780 $29,732 1,510
Veterinary Assistant $35,680 $29,657 1,570
Stocker and Order Filler $35,450 $29,484 26,750
Automotive Service Attendant $35,440 $29,477 1,500
Crossing Guard and Flagger $35,440 $29,477 180
Medical Transcriptionist $35,390 $29,439 420
Bicycle Repairer $35,360 $29,417 –
Sewing Machine Operator $35,360 $29,417 650
Concierge $35,340 $29,402 110
Broadcast Announcer and Radio DJ $35,130 $29,244 440
Restaurant Cook $35,130 $29,244 11,620
Dietetic Technician $35,060 $29,191 140
Reservation and Ticket Agent $34,940 $29,101 180
Animal Trainer $34,720 $28,936 250
Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur $34,670 $28,898 2,680
Janitor $34,480 $28,756 17,220
Baker $34,300 $28,620 1,370
Tutor $34,170 $28,523 1,290
Gambling Booth Cashier $34,000 $28,395 130
Demonstrator and Product Promoter $33,770 $28,222 380
Vehicle Electronics Installer $33,380 $27,929 90
Door-to-Door Sales Worker $32,970 $27,621 –
General Office Clerk $32,370 $27,170 2,130
Retail Salesperson $32,180 $27,027 33,360
Pharmacy Aide $32,070 $26,944 470
Institution and Cafeteria Cook $31,950 $26,854 7,570
Recreation Worker $31,760 $26,711 2,990
Other Construction Helper $31,710 $26,674 40
Library Assistant $31,550 $26,554 1,380
Sports Book Writer and Runner $31,550 $26,554 40
Home Health Aide $31,260 $26,336 25,350
Floral Designer $31,190 $26,283 490
Maid and Housekeeper $31,100 $26,215 7,540
Manicurist and Pedicurist $30,930 $26,088 1,510
Funeral Attendant $30,720 $25,930 330
Other Sales and Related Worker $30,470 $25,742 490
Parking Attendant $30,320 $25,629 90
Food Preparation Worker $30,280 $25,599 7,680
Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker $30,120 $25,479 2,160
Other Office Support Worker $29,970 $25,366 370
Animal Caretaker $29,830 $25,261 3,000
Hotel Desk Clerk $29,750 $25,201 1,900
Hairstylist and Cosmetologist $29,710 $25,171 2,190
Teaching Assistant $29,490 $25,006 20,000
School Bus Monitor $29,420 $24,953 1,240
Childcare Worker $29,240 $24,818 7,430
Garment Presser $29,110 $24,720 150
Nonrestaurant Food Server $29,040 $24,667 1,270
Cashier $28,800 $24,487 33,080
Fast Food Cook $28,640 $24,367 1,610
Locker Room Attendant $28,520 $24,277 80
Restaurant Host and Hostess $28,110 $23,961 4,540
Dishwasher $28,060 $23,922 2,480
Bartender $27,940 $23,829 5,430
Baggage Porter and Bellhop $27,870 $23,775 30
Fast Food and Counter Worker $27,580 $23,552 47,140
Short Order Cook $27,400 $23,413 640
Lifeguard and Ski Patrol $27,220 $23,274 1,750
Tailor and Dressmaker $27,110 $23,189 40
Taxi Driver $26,970 $23,081 60
Usher and Ticket Taker $26,690 $22,865 490
Amusement and Recreation Attendant $26,410 $22,649 4,240
Busser and Dining Room Attendant $26,300 $22,564 2,960
Fine Artist $25,830 $22,202 40
Umpire and Referee $25,780 $22,163 –
Physical Therapist Aide $25,280 $21,777 440

Best take-home first. Jobs with no Kansas median from BLS are left out; each job’s own page has the national figures.

Which other states can I check?

All jobs and groups: pay by job. Your own paycheck: the Kansas paycheck calculator.

Questions about pay in Kansas

What is the highest-paying job in Kansas?

BLS shows a median of “$239,200 or more” for 2 jobs in Kansas, such as neurologist. Of the jobs with an exact median, anesthesiologist pays most: $437,030, or $277,439 after tax.

What is the most common job in Kansas?

Fast Food and Counter Worker: about 47,140 people in Kansas, with a median of $27,580.

How much do you take home on the median Kansas salary?

The median pay for all jobs in Kansas is $48,010 (BLS, May 2025). A single filer keeps about $38,877 a year after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Kansas tax.

Which job pays more in Kansas than in the rest of the US?

Among jobs with at least 1,000 people in Kansas, meat, poultry, and fish cutter pays furthest above its US median: $48,080 here, 26% more than the national $38,300.

Where do these figures come from?

Pay is the BLS estimate for May 2025, for all employers in Kansas. Take-home is our 2026 estimate for one job, single, standard deduction, nothing taken before tax.