Average Salary in Kansas
Average wage, unemployment, and how Kansas ranks — from official BLS data.
The average worker in Kansas earns about $65,936 a year across all industries — about $1,003 below the national average. Roughly 1,443,168 jobs are covered in the state.
How it works
The average annual wage for Kansas is the BLS QCEW average weekly wage across all covered industries, annualized (2025 Q4). The unemployment rate is the seasonally adjusted state figure from BLS LAUS. These are averages — a typical (median) worker usually earns less than the average, which is pulled up by high earners.
Good to know
- Average wage is employer-reported and covers ~95% of US jobs; it runs higher than the median.
- Weigh Kansas's wage against its cost of living and rent before comparing states.
- Figures refresh as BLS releases new quarters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary in Kansas?
The average annual wage in Kansas is about $65,936, based on the BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (2025 Q4) — the average across all covered industries.
What is the unemployment rate in Kansas?
Kansas's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is 3.9% (BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics).
How does Kansas rank for pay?
Kansas ranks #44 of 51 states (and DC) by average wage.