Salaries in Wichita, KS metro area
Typical pay for 480 jobs in the Wichita, KS metro area. The median for all workers is $47,630 a year ($22.90 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$47,630
Median hourly
$22.90
Workers
308,570
vs U.S. median
-7%
Highest paying jobs in Wichita, KS
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200+ | 240 |
| Pediatricians, General | $228,820 | 50 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $205,540 | 220 |
| Chief Executive | $198,910 | 350 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,230 | 260 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $156,130 | 550 |
| Purchasing Manager | $155,970 | 160 |
| Financial Manager | $155,060 | 1,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $154,310 | 350 |
| Physicians, All Other | $151,470 | 1,170 |
| Marketing Manager | $150,210 | 240 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | 60 |
| Pharmacist | $142,400 | 580 |
| Sales Manager | $134,650 | 960 |
| Human Resources Manager | $132,050 | 220 |
Most common jobs in Wichita, KS
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 11,580 | $27,420 |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | 9,460 | $59,850 |
| Retail Salesperson | 7,530 | $30,760 |
| Registered Nurse | 7,460 | $76,540 |
| Cashier | 7,070 | $28,430 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 6,290 | $41,480 |
| Customer Service Representative | 5,950 | $39,330 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 5,850 | $30,600 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,710 | $34,510 |
| Nursing Assistant | 5,220 | $37,290 |
| General and Operations Managers | 5,060 | $85,230 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 4,740 | $30,870 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 4,570 | $37,300 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 3,890 | $57,930 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 3,690 | $37,750 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Kansas.
All 480 jobs by category
Management Occupations (26)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (25)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (15)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (26)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (16)Community and Social Service Occupations (14)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (30)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (19)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (42)Healthcare Support Occupations (13)Protective Service Occupations (17)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (8)Personal Care and Service Occupations (16)Sales and Related Occupations (19)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (42)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (4)Construction and Extraction Occupations (25)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (32)Production Occupations (52)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (22)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $98,530 | $47.37 | 350 |
| Computer Network Support Specialist | $66,680 | $32.06 | 40 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $96,890 | $46.58 | 220 |
| Computer Programmer | $92,960 | $44.69 | 70 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,790 | $45.57 | 620 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $52,480 | $25.23 | 1,310 |
| Data Scientist | $94,680 | $45.52 | 70 |
| Database Administrator | $84,260 | $40.51 | 70 |
| Information Security Analyst | $91,670 | $44.07 | 370 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $82,820 | $39.82 | 720 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $102,880 | $49.46 | 140 |
| Software Developer | $105,980 | $50.95 | 2,040 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $90,130 | $43.33 | 130 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $70,910 | $34.09 | 30 |
| Web Developer | $62,690 | $30.14 | 80 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Technician | $40,520 | $19.48 | 50 |
| Biological Technician | $47,930 | $23.04 | 60 |
| Chemical Technician | $50,830 | $24.44 | 60 |
| Chemist | $96,040 | $46.17 | 90 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $65,330 | $31.41 | n/a |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $81,180 | $39.03 | 80 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $79,630 | $38.28 | 60 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $63,420 | $30.49 | 60 |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | $100,160 | $48.16 | 40 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other | $68,640 | $33.00 | 300 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $84,640 | $40.69 | 260 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $58,100 | $27.93 | 70 |
| School Psychologist | $66,810 | $32.12 | 170 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $81,330 | $39.10 | 60 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $74,440 | $35.79 | 40 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $75,290 | $36.20 | 50 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $54,310 | $26.11 | 790 |
| Clergy | $54,870 | $26.38 | 120 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $48,980 | $23.55 | 130 |
| Community Health Worker | $43,550 | $20.94 | 40 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $56,590 | $27.21 | 680 |
| Health Education Specialist | $58,650 | $28.20 | 120 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $64,650 | $31.08 | 320 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | $83,730 | $40.26 | 70 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $65,300 | $31.39 | 260 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $61,840 | $29.73 | 180 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $40,130 | $19.30 | 330 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $39,850 | $19.16 | 1,800 |
| Social Workers, All Other | $94,410 | $45.39 | 80 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $59,280 | $28.50 | 380 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | $71.59 | 60 |
| Lawyer | $121,510 | $58.42 | 690 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $50,240 | $24.15 | 480 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Director | $53,040 | $25.50 | 80 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | $46,080 | — | 40 |
| Audio and Video Technicians | $46,480 | $22.35 | 80 |
| Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys | $40,750 | $19.59 | 70 |
| Broadcast Technician | $37,430 | $18.00 | 30 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $28,330 | — | 530 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $105,180 | $50.57 | 170 |
| Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners | $67,200 | $32.31 | 30 |
| Editor | $56,420 | $27.13 | 80 |
| Floral Designer | $30,680 | $14.75 | 110 |
| Graphic Designer | $52,570 | $25.27 | 300 |
| Interior Designer | $64,220 | $30.87 | 100 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $42,500 | $20.43 | 100 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $39,470 | $18.98 | 280 |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | $40,440 | $19.44 | 70 |
| Photographer | $36,300 | $17.45 | 50 |
| Producers and Directors | $53,850 | $25.89 | 140 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $63,430 | $30.49 | 370 |
| Technical Writer | $76,820 | $36.93 | 90 |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $55,170 | $26.53 | 70 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $30,600 | $14.71 | 5,850 |
| Massage Therapist | $46,560 | $22.38 | 200 |
| Medical Assistant | $38,630 | $18.57 | 1,190 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $37,930 | $18.24 | 150 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,710 | $18.61 | 90 |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,290 | $17.93 | 5,220 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,250 | $30.89 | 180 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $30,070 | $14.46 | 100 |
| Phlebotomist | $38,350 | $18.44 | 230 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $23,120 | $11.12 | n/a |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $62,900 | $30.24 | 230 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $34,650 | $16.66 | 290 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Control Worker | $43,190 | $20.77 | 50 |
| Bailiff | $69,390 | $33.36 | 80 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $56,270 | $27.05 | 600 |
| Crossing Guards and Flaggers | $36,490 | $17.55 | 40 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $87,280 | $41.96 | 270 |
| Fire Inspectors and Investigators | $44,440 | $21.36 | 30 |
| Firefighter | $41,900 | $20.14 | 790 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $75,150 | $36.13 | 250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $58,250 | $28.01 | 390 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $90,610 | $43.56 | 440 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $56,720 | $27.27 | 100 |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $60,840 | $29.25 | 1,150 |
| Private Detectives and Investigators | $37,940 | $18.24 | 80 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $42,440 | $20.41 | n/a |
| School Bus Monitor | $27,790 | $13.36 | 460 |
| Security Guard | $34,790 | $16.73 | 1,650 |
| Transportation Security Screener | $63,130 | $30.35 | 80 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $28,540 | $13.72 | 1,300 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $49,440 | $23.77 | 170 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $25,580 | $12.30 | 390 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $31,850 | $15.31 | 1,370 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,510 | $16.59 | 2,810 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $28,250 | $13.58 | 170 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $27,870 | $13.40 | 760 |
| Dishwasher | $28,640 | $13.77 | 540 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,420 | $13.18 | 11,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $36,420 | $17.51 | 2,470 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $29,940 | $14.40 | 1,380 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $24,190 | $11.63 | n/a |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $27,550 | $13.25 | 970 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $37,300 | $17.93 | 4,570 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $46,060 | $22.15 | 320 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $57,060 | $27.43 | 180 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $32,510 | $15.63 | 3,650 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $38,260 | $18.39 | 1,760 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $30,170 | $14.51 | 1,370 |
| Pest Control Worker | $37,810 | $18.18 | 150 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $47,010 | $22.60 | 40 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $46,820 | $22.51 | 60 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $22,500 | $10.82 | 640 |
| Animal Caretaker | $30,000 | $14.42 | 850 |
| Animal Trainer | $34,390 | $16.53 | 70 |
| Childcare Worker | $28,210 | $13.56 | 1,490 |
| Concierge | $41,800 | $20.10 | 30 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $36,330 | $17.47 | 1,040 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $42,740 | $20.55 | 230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,410 | $21.83 | 50 |
| Funeral Attendant | $31,200 | $15.00 | 60 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $28,340 | $13.63 | 460 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $30,750 | $14.78 | 460 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $56,710 | $27.27 | 50 |
| Recreation Worker | $29,170 | $14.02 | 690 |
| Residential Advisor | $47,770 | $22.97 | 100 |
| Skincare Specialist | $43,880 | $21.10 | 130 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $27,420 | $13.19 | 70 |
Sales and Related Occupations
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $45,860 | $22.05 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $33,540 | $16.12 | 160 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $29,130 | $14.01 | 60 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers | $48,330 | $23.24 | 30 |