Jobs in Kansas — Pay & Openings by City
122,600 professionals employed across 1 major Kansas metro areas (BLS OEWS May 2025). Average salary: $43,795/yr. Top hiring industry: Healthcare.
Last updated: 2026-07-23
Top Industries in Kansas
Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Government, Education are the largest employment sectors in Kansas.
The highest-paying role statewide is typically Operations Manager.
Jobs in Kansas by City
Every metro below shows the average median pay and total employment across the 45 roles we track from BLS OEWS May 2025 data, plus links to the biggest role hubs by employment.
| City | Avg Median Pay | People Employed | Biggest Roles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $43,795 | 122,600 | Fast Food Worker jobs · Retail Sales Associate jobs · Registered Nurse jobs |
This hub links 3 role hubs across 1 Kansas metros. Employment = BLS OEWS May 2025, not live openings.
Top-Paying Roles in Kansas
State averages across the Kansas metros above. Each linked guide breaks the number down city by city and links to live openings you can apply to.
| Role | Kansas Average Median |
|---|---|
| Operations Manager salary guide | $85,230 |
| Registered Nurse salary guide | $76,540 |
| Logistics Coordinator salary guide | $69,520 |
| Electrician salary guide | $65,670 |
| Plumber salary guide | $60,940 |
| Warehouse Supervisor salary guide | $60,490 |
| HVAC Technician salary guide | $59,520 |
| Sales Representative salary guide | $59,110 |
| Truck Driver salary guide | $57,930 |
| Diesel Mechanic salary guide | $57,080 |
| Welder salary guide | $54,190 |
| Carpenter salary guide | $50,930 |
| Auto Mechanic salary guide | $47,800 |
| Maintenance Technician salary guide | $47,150 |
| Forklift Operator salary guide | $45,760 |
15 of these roles have full salary guides. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025.