Local career market · BLS OEWS May 2025 · Wichita, KS
Careers in Wichita, KS: pay and employment for 341 occupations.
BLS reports occupational wages for the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 48620), which includes Wichita and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Wichita city limits.
Quick answer
In the Wichita, KS metropolitan area (CBSA 48620), BLS OEWS counted 308,570 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,630 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($156,130), Financial Manager ($155,060), Physicians, All Other ($151,470). The largest occupations are Fast Food and Counter Workers (11,580), Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers (9,460), Sales Associate (7,530).
Data Separately, BEA puts 2024 price levels across the Wichita, KS metropolitan area at 88.9 (U.S. = 100): prices for the average consumer are about 11% below the national level. That is context, not an adjusted salary.
At a glance
Highest-paying, largest and no-degree careers
Data Rankings use only occupations whose local estimate passes the reliability rule (500+ jobs, employment PRSE ≤ 20%, mean-wage PRSE ≤ 10%, non-degenerate distribution).
Highest-paying
- IT Manager$156,130 median · 550 employed
- Financial Manager$155,060 median · 1,060 employed
- Physicians, All Other$151,470 median · 1,170 employed
- Pharmacist$142,400 median · 580 employed
- Sales Manager$134,650 median · 960 employed
- Aerospace Engineer$130,720 median · 1,430 employed
- Industrial Production Manager$127,360 median · 510 employed
- Lawyer$121,510 median · 690 employed
- Nurse Practitioner$116,100 median · 690 employed
- Construction Manager$108,180 median · 730 employed
Largest occupations
- Fast Food and Counter Workers11,580 employed · $27,420 median
- Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers9,460 employed · $59,850 median
- Sales Associate7,530 employed · $30,760 median
- Registered Nurse7,460 employed · $76,540 median
- Cashier7,070 employed · $28,430 median
- Administrative Assistant6,290 employed · $41,480 median
- Customer Service Representative5,950 employed · $39,330 median
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides5,850 employed · $30,600 median
- Stocker5,710 employed · $34,510 median
- CNA5,220 employed · $37,290 median
Highest-paying without a bachelor's degree
BLS typical entry-level education (national).
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$83,540 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic$79,240 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$77,820 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,410 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$76,030 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Claims Adjuster$70,940 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$66,300 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Electrician$65,670 median · High school diploma or equivalent
- Aircraft Mechanic$65,640 median · Postsecondary nondegree award
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$63,750 median · High school diploma or equivalent
Salary pages
Detailed pay for popular careers in Wichita, KS
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All 341 occupations
Data Occupations with 100+ jobs in the metro. Outlook is the BLS national projection; BLS publishes no metro projections in this dataset.
| Occupation | Mean (metro) | Typical entry education | U.S. outlook 2025–35 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter WorkersSOC 35-3023 · Wichita, KS | $27,420U.S. $31,200 | $26,340 | 11,580 | No formal educational credential | +5.8% |
| Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems AssemblersSOC 51-2011 · Wichita, KS | $59,850U.S. $65,380 | $67,570 | 9,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Sales AssociateSOC 41-2031 · Wichita, KS | $30,760U.S. $35,410 | $34,160 | 7,530 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Registered NurseSOC 29-1141 · Wichita, KS | $76,540U.S. $97,550 | $77,800 | 7,460 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| CashierSOC 41-2011 · Wichita, KS | $28,430U.S. $32,880 | $28,700 | 7,070 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Administrative AssistantSOC 43-6014 · Wichita, KS | $41,480U.S. $47,540 | $43,040 | 6,290 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Customer Service RepresentativeSOC 43-4051 · Wichita, KS | $39,330U.S. $44,770 | $41,290 | 5,950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.3% |
| Home Health and Personal Care AidesSOC 31-1120 · Wichita, KS | $30,600U.S. $35,800 | $31,350 | 5,850 | n/a | n/a |
| StockerSOC 53-7065 · Wichita, KS | $34,510U.S. $37,330 | $35,240 | 5,710 | No formal educational credential | +8.9% |
| CNASOC 31-1131 · Wichita, KS | $37,290U.S. $42,260 | $38,080 | 5,220 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +2.6% |
| Operations ManagerSOC 11-1021 · Wichita, KS | $85,230U.S. $105,770 | $108,000 | 5,060 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except PostsecondarySOC 25-9045 · Wichita, KS | $30,870U.S. $36,780 | $31,810 | 4,740 | n/a | n/a |
| ServerSOC 35-3031 · Wichita, KS | $37,300U.S. $35,230 | $41,120 | 4,570 | No formal educational credential | +2.0% |
| Truck DriverSOC 53-3032 · Wichita, KS | $57,930U.S. $58,640 | $58,050 | 3,890 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.8% |
| Material HandlerSOC 53-7062 · Wichita, KS | $37,750U.S. $40,240 | $39,120 | 3,690 | No formal educational credential | +1.8% |
| JanitorSOC 37-2011 · Wichita, KS | $32,510U.S. $36,840 | $34,140 | 3,650 | No formal educational credential | +2.2% |
| InspectorSOC 51-9061 · Wichita, KS | $63,030U.S. $48,570 | $66,880 | 3,590 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| AccountantSOC 13-2011 · Wichita, KS | $79,270U.S. $83,680 | $88,220 | 3,120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.0% |
| BookkeeperSOC 43-3031 · Wichita, KS | $46,500U.S. $50,670 | $47,010 | 3,070 | Some college, no degree | -5.6% |
| Elementary School TeacherSOC 25-2021 · Wichita, KS | $58,640U.S. $63,970 | $58,070 | 2,940 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Miscellaneous Assemblers and FabricatorsSOC 51-2090 · Wichita, KS | $44,090U.S. $44,650 | $45,010 | 2,930 | n/a | n/a |
| Line CookSOC 35-2014 · Wichita, KS | $34,510U.S. $37,390 | $34,370 | 2,810 | No formal educational credential | +12.1% |
| Maintenance TechnicianSOC 49-9071 · Wichita, KS | $47,150U.S. $49,590 | $47,930 | 2,740 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSOC 41-3091 · Wichita, KS | $59,110U.S. $69,990 | $68,190 | 2,540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving WorkersSOC 35-1012 · Wichita, KS | $36,420U.S. $44,080 | $41,290 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.4% |
| Industrial Machinery MechanicsSOC 49-9041 · Wichita, KS | $83,540U.S. $64,520 | $76,330 | 2,470 | High school diploma or equivalent | +17.8% |
| Office ManagerSOC 43-1011 · Wichita, KS | $62,280U.S. $69,500 | $65,750 | 2,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.1% |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4012 · Wichita, KS | $63,750U.S. $72,080 | $75,840 | 2,330 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| High School TeacherSOC 25-2031 · Wichita, KS | $61,840U.S. $72,040 | $61,480 | 2,320 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Construction WorkerSOC 47-2061 · Wichita, KS | $41,360U.S. $47,120 | $43,070 | 2,300 | No formal educational credential | +7.3% |
| Business Operations Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-1199 · Wichita, KS | $84,460U.S. $83,050 | $91,830 | 2,160 | Bachelor's degree | +3.9% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction WorkersSOC 47-1011 · Wichita, KS | $76,410U.S. $79,920 | $77,360 | 2,090 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.0% |
| Software EngineerSOC 15-1252 · Wichita, KS | $105,980U.S. $135,980 | $107,440 | 2,040 | Bachelor's degree | +10.2% |
| Store ManagerSOC 41-1011 · Wichita, KS | $46,770U.S. $48,520 | $49,130 | 2,010 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
| ReceptionistSOC 43-4171 · Wichita, KS | $35,540U.S. $38,010 | $35,490 | 1,900 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.7% |
| Delivery DriverSOC 53-3033 · Wichita, KS | $40,780U.S. $44,860 | $42,690 | 1,840 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.3% |
| Substitute TeacherSOC 25-3031 · Wichita, KS | $33,700U.S. $41,670 | $35,090 | 1,810 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Social and Human Service AssistantsSOC 21-1093 · Wichita, KS | $39,850U.S. $45,930 | $41,510 | 1,800 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.4% |
| Buyers and Purchasing AgentsSOC 13-1020 · Wichita, KS | $76,840U.S. $77,710 | $80,350 | 1,760 | n/a | n/a |
| LandscaperSOC 37-3011 · Wichita, KS | $38,260U.S. $39,150 | $39,640 | 1,760 | No formal educational credential | +4.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating WorkersSOC 51-1011 · Wichita, KS | $76,030U.S. $74,450 | $82,500 | 1,720 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| LPNSOC 29-2061 · Wichita, KS | $60,310U.S. $64,400 | $61,040 | 1,690 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Security GuardSOC 33-9032 · Wichita, KS | $34,790U.S. $38,020 | $37,980 | 1,650 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| MachinistSOC 51-4041 · Wichita, KS | $50,540U.S. $58,750 | $54,600 | 1,630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.0% |
| ElectricianSOC 47-2111 · Wichita, KS | $65,670U.S. $63,190 | $68,250 | 1,610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.2% |
| Middle School TeacherSOC 25-2022 · Wichita, KS | $61,300U.S. $64,370 | $60,580 | 1,580 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Daycare WorkerSOC 39-9011 · Wichita, KS | $28,210U.S. $34,980 | $28,290 | 1,490 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.0% |
| Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory ClerksSOC 43-5071 · Wichita, KS | $41,250U.S. $45,260 | $43,260 | 1,480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.6% |
| Marketing SpecialistSOC 13-1161 · Wichita, KS | $63,890U.S. $78,760 | $72,090 | 1,470 | Bachelor's degree | +7.0% |
| Medical SecretarySOC 43-6013 · Wichita, KS | $39,530U.S. $45,930 | $42,030 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.8% |
| WelderSOC 51-4121 · Wichita, KS | $54,190U.S. $53,750 | $55,730 | 1,460 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.4% |
| Aerospace EngineerSOC 17-2011 · Wichita, KS | $130,720U.S. $134,960 | $130,220 | 1,430 | Bachelor's degree | +8.3% |
| Production, Planning, and Expediting ClerksSOC 43-5061 · Wichita, KS | $66,300U.S. $59,650 | $67,280 | 1,390 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.3% |
| RecruiterSOC 13-1071 · Wichita, KS | $65,390U.S. $75,940 | $73,620 | 1,380 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| Food Preparation WorkersSOC 35-2021 · Wichita, KS | $29,940U.S. $35,320 | $31,200 | 1,380 | No formal educational credential | -3.0% |
| Cooks, Institution and CafeteriaSOC 35-2012 · Wichita, KS | $31,850U.S. $37,450 | $32,340 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | +2.8% |
| HousekeeperSOC 37-2012 · Wichita, KS | $30,170U.S. $35,510 | $31,250 | 1,370 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| MechanicSOC 49-3023 · Wichita, KS | $47,800U.S. $50,620 | $51,550 | 1,330 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9124 · Wichita, KS | $58,770U.S. $48,250 | $55,560 | 1,320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| IT Support SpecialistSOC 15-1232 · Wichita, KS | $52,480U.S. $61,860 | $56,440 | 1,310 | Some college, no degree | -3.5% |
| BartenderSOC 35-3011 · Wichita, KS | $28,540U.S. $34,340 | $37,910 | 1,300 | No formal educational credential | +5.0% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and RepairersSOC 49-1011 · Wichita, KS | $77,820U.S. $79,860 | $80,810 | 1,300 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling SupervisorsSOC 53-1047 · Wichita, KS | $60,490U.S. $62,890 | $63,680 | 1,290 | n/a | n/a |
| School Bus DriverSOC 53-3051 · Wichita, KS | $46,120U.S. $47,920 | $43,750 | 1,250 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| CarpenterSOC 47-2031 · Wichita, KS | $50,930U.S. $60,580 | $55,750 | 1,210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.9% |
| Medical AssistantSOC 31-9092 · Wichita, KS | $38,630U.S. $45,690 | $40,000 | 1,190 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +12.9% |
| Physicians, All OtherSOC 29-1229 · Wichita, KS | $151,470U.S. $265,930 | $212,060 | 1,170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.4% |
| Police OfficerSOC 33-3051 · Wichita, KS | $60,840U.S. $76,210 | $60,980 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Heavy Equipment OperatorSOC 47-2073 · Wichita, KS | $49,930U.S. $59,850 | $53,950 | 1,150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.6% |
| Forklift OperatorSOC 53-7051 · Wichita, KS | $45,760U.S. $46,420 | $50,270 | 1,150 | No formal educational credential | +1.5% |
| Project ManagerSOC 13-1082 · Wichita, KS | $89,170U.S. $102,320 | $95,160 | 1,140 | Bachelor's degree | +6.7% |
| Insurance AgentSOC 41-3021 · Wichita, KS | $48,910U.S. $62,280 | $62,100 | 1,130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and EquipmentSOC 53-7061 · Wichita, KS | $35,340U.S. $35,830 | $34,350 | 1,130 | No formal educational credential | +3.9% |
| Industrial EngineerSOC 17-2112 · Wichita, KS | $101,510U.S. $102,440 | $102,870 | 1,110 | Bachelor's degree | +12.4% |
| Financial ManagerSOC 11-3031 · Wichita, KS | $155,060U.S. $166,570 | $163,290 | 1,060 | Bachelor's degree | +9.7% |
| PlumberSOC 47-2152 · Wichita, KS | $60,940U.S. $63,800 | $66,780 | 1,060 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Training SpecialistSOC 13-1151 · Wichita, KS | $67,930U.S. $69,280 | $69,770 | 1,040 | Bachelor's degree | +10.8% |
| Personal TrainerSOC 39-9031 · Wichita, KS | $36,330U.S. $47,160 | $37,860 | 1,040 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.3% |
| Cement Masons and Concrete FinishersSOC 47-2051 · Wichita, KS | $48,780U.S. $57,020 | $53,980 | 990 | No formal educational credential | +1.6% |
| Management ConsultantSOC 13-1111 · Wichita, KS | $82,390U.S. $101,860 | $90,330 | 970 | Bachelor's degree | +10.1% |
| HostSOC 35-9031 · Wichita, KS | $27,550U.S. $31,200 | $28,100 | 970 | No formal educational credential | +3.4% |
| Sales ManagerSOC 11-2022 · Wichita, KS | $134,650U.S. $148,270 | $149,300 | 960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.5% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool OperatorsSOC 51-9161 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,480U.S. $50,690 | $51,350 | 960 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.4% |
| Billing and Posting ClerksSOC 43-3021 · Wichita, KS | $44,580U.S. $48,500 | $45,750 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.1% |
| Bank TellerSOC 43-3071 · Wichita, KS | $35,730U.S. $43,030 | $37,060 | 950 | High school diploma or equivalent | -13.2% |
| Hospital AdministratorSOC 11-9111 · Wichita, KS | $104,410U.S. $123,860 | $120,930 | 920 | Bachelor's degree | +24.2% |
| HVAC TechnicianSOC 49-9021 · Wichita, KS | $59,520U.S. $61,010 | $62,680 | 880 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +10.9% |
| Pharmacy TechnicianSOC 29-2052 · Wichita, KS | $39,810U.S. $45,750 | $43,320 | 860 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.4% |
| ZookeeperSOC 39-2021 · Wichita, KS | $30,000U.S. $35,360 | $35,010 | 850 | High school diploma or equivalent | +12.1% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2010 · Wichita, KS | $67,980U.S. $62,930 | $69,700 | 810 | n/a | n/a |
| Packers and Packagers, HandSOC 53-7064 · Wichita, KS | $40,360U.S. $36,280 | $36,160 | 810 | No formal educational credential | -5.0% |
| Mechanical EngineerSOC 17-2141 · Wichita, KS | $94,610U.S. $104,110 | $100,140 | 800 | Bachelor's degree | +11.2% |
| Parts SalespersonsSOC 41-2022 · Wichita, KS | $36,490U.S. $38,630 | $43,220 | 800 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Child, Family, and School Social WorkersSOC 21-1021 · Wichita, KS | $54,310U.S. $59,550 | $57,650 | 790 | Bachelor's degree | +4.4% |
| FirefighterSOC 33-2011 · Wichita, KS | $41,900U.S. $59,280 | $43,770 | 790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Counter and Rental ClerksSOC 41-2021 · Wichita, KS | $36,060U.S. $41,300 | $46,230 | 790 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All OtherSOC 17-3029 · Wichita, KS | $60,570U.S. $78,350 | $68,870 | 780 | Associate's degree | +2.8% |
| Interviewers, Except Eligibility and LoanSOC 43-4111 · Wichita, KS | $38,510U.S. $45,920 | $41,540 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and TendersSOC 51-9111 · Wichita, KS | $45,280U.S. $43,220 | $43,080 | 770 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.1% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender HelpersSOC 35-9011 · Wichita, KS | $27,870U.S. $33,980 | $27,330 | 760 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| Construction ManagerSOC 11-9021 · Wichita, KS | $108,180U.S. $114,990 | $112,080 | 730 | Bachelor's degree | +9.1% |
| Shuttle Drivers and ChauffeursSOC 53-3053 · Wichita, KS | $33,820U.S. $37,290 | $33,440 | 730 | No formal educational credential | +7.1% |
| System AdministratorSOC 15-1244 · Wichita, KS | $82,820U.S. $99,130 | $85,500 | 720 | Bachelor's degree | -4.1% |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and FinishersSOC 51-2028 · Wichita, KS | $45,100U.S. $45,850 | $45,260 | 710 | n/a | n/a |
| Loan OfficerSOC 13-2072 · Wichita, KS | $99,170U.S. $76,690 | $103,920 | 700 | Bachelor's degree | +1.1% |
| LawyerSOC 23-1011 · Wichita, KS | $121,510U.S. $159,670 | $131,240 | 690 | Doctoral or professional degree | +4.7% |
| Nurse PractitionerSOC 29-1171 · Wichita, KS | $116,100U.S. $132,300 | $127,190 | 690 | Master's degree | +41.0% |
| Recreation WorkersSOC 39-9032 · Wichita, KS | $29,170U.S. $36,560 | $30,870 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.3% |
| Sheet Metal WorkerSOC 47-2211 · Wichita, KS | $49,610U.S. $61,800 | $58,020 | 690 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.5% |
| School CounselorSOC 21-1012 · Wichita, KS | $56,590U.S. $64,330 | $58,470 | 680 | Master's degree | +2.9% |
| Mail CarrierSOC 43-5052 · Wichita, KS | $59,880U.S. $60,550 | $61,170 | 680 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Amusement and Recreation AttendantsSOC 39-3091 · Wichita, KS | $22,500U.S. $32,150 | $25,120 | 640 | No formal educational credential | +3.7% |
| Property ManagerSOC 11-9141 · Wichita, KS | $55,000U.S. $69,990 | $62,830 | 630 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All OtherSOC 25-1199 · Wichita, KS | $85,690U.S. $77,640 | $100,090 | 630 | Doctoral or professional degree | +2.0% |
| Computer Systems AnalystSOC 15-1211 · Wichita, KS | $94,790U.S. $105,850 | $105,970 | 620 | Bachelor's degree | +7.9% |
| Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4031 · Wichita, KS | $45,460U.S. $46,330 | $46,180 | 620 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.5% |
| Loan Interviewers and ClerksSOC 43-4131 · Wichita, KS | $47,270U.S. $50,020 | $50,270 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.4% |
| Diesel MechanicSOC 49-3031 · Wichita, KS | $57,080U.S. $61,770 | $57,700 | 610 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Correctional OfficerSOC 33-3012 · Wichita, KS | $56,270U.S. $58,940 | $53,460 | 600 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.4% |
| Compliance OfficerSOC 13-1041 · Wichita, KS | $62,850U.S. $80,730 | $72,480 | 590 | Bachelor's degree | +3.8% |
| Layout Workers, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4192 · Wichita, KS | $79,240U.S. $63,870 | $76,240 | 590 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| PharmacistSOC 29-1051 · Wichita, KS | $142,400U.S. $140,910 | $137,260 | 580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +5.2% |
| Physical TherapistSOC 29-1123 · Wichita, KS | $97,400U.S. $102,760 | $95,050 | 580 | Doctoral or professional degree | +11.9% |
| Office Clerks, GeneralSOC 43-9061 · Wichita, KS | $29,950U.S. $45,010 | $38,730 | 580 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.0% |
| Aircraft MechanicSOC 49-3011 · Wichita, KS | $65,640U.S. $79,870 | $70,990 | 580 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.4% |
| Cost EstimatorSOC 13-1051 · Wichita, KS | $75,090U.S. $78,740 | $78,370 | 570 | Bachelor's degree | -3.1% |
| Claims AdjusterSOC 13-1031 · Wichita, KS | $70,940U.S. $78,000 | $75,200 | 560 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.5% |
| IT ManagerSOC 11-3021 · Wichita, KS | $156,130U.S. $175,140 | $164,040 | 550 | Bachelor's degree | +15.8% |
| Civil EngineerSOC 17-2051 · Wichita, KS | $84,310U.S. $100,840 | $94,740 | 540 | Bachelor's degree | +6.4% |
| DishwasherSOC 35-9021 · Wichita, KS | $28,640U.S. $34,810 | $30,040 | 540 | No formal educational credential | -1.0% |
| Executive AssistantSOC 43-6011 · Wichita, KS | $62,280U.S. $76,590 | $67,420 | 540 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Coaches and ScoutsSOC 27-2022 · Wichita, KS | $28,330U.S. $47,320 | $41,690 | 530 | Bachelor's degree | +6.1% |
| PrincipalSOC 11-9032 · Wichita, KS | $102,480U.S. $105,870 | $102,420 | 520 | Master's degree | -0.3% |
| Industrial Production ManagerSOC 11-3051 · Wichita, KS | $127,360U.S. $126,060 | $139,890 | 510 | Bachelor's degree | +2.6% |
| Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3021 · Wichita, KS | $78,350U.S. $82,890 | $76,020 | 510 | Associate's degree | +11.9% |
| Cargo and Freight AgentsSOC 43-5011 · Wichita, KS | $36,400U.S. $52,260 | $36,460 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.2% |
| Driver/Sales WorkersSOC 53-3031 · Wichita, KS | $43,150U.S. $38,770 | $41,700 | 510 | High school diploma or equivalent | +7.9% |
| Radiology TechSOC 29-2034 · Wichita, KS | $64,830U.S. $80,110 | $69,370 | 500 | Associate's degree | +5.0% |
| Medical CoderSOC 29-2072 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,070U.S. $51,140 | $49,240 | 490 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.8% |
| ParalegalSOC 23-2011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,240U.S. $62,890 | $53,960 | 480 | Associate's degree | -0.3% |
| Postal Service ClerksSOC 43-5051 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,650U.S. $62,130 | $63,820 | 480 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4033 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,370U.S. $46,550 | $42,370 | 480 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.8% |
| Managers, All OtherSOC 11-9199 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $131,710U.S. $141,900 | $143,810 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +4.9% |
| Financial AdvisorSOC 13-2052 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,200U.S. $105,070 | $139,740 | 470 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| School Bus MonitorsSOC 33-9094 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $27,790U.S. $35,100 | $29,000 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| CosmetologistSOC 39-5012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,340U.S. $35,790 | $36,770 | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +7.7% |
| Nail TechSOC 39-5092 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,750U.S. $35,760 | $32,970 | 460 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.2% |
| Legal Secretaries and Administrative AssistantsSOC 43-6012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,580U.S. $55,570 | $42,030 | 460 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.2% |
| Laundry and Dry-Cleaning WorkersSOC 51-6011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $31,100U.S. $34,890 | $30,730 | 460 | No formal educational credential | +4.3% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and DetectivesSOC 33-1012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,610U.S. $106,040 | $88,180 | 440 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.3% |
| Tool and Die MakersSOC 51-4111 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $83,890U.S. $64,050 | $80,080 | 440 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -9.2% |
| Speech PathologistSOC 29-1127 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,390U.S. $97,870 | $81,210 | 430 | Master's degree | +16.6% |
| Food Service ManagerSOC 11-9051 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,320U.S. $69,390 | $73,610 | 420 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary SchoolSOC 25-2052 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,350U.S. $65,120 | $60,700 | 420 | n/a | n/a |
| Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and AmbulanceSOC 43-5032 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,140U.S. $50,340 | $47,150 | 410 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| Electrical EngineerSOC 17-2071 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,480U.S. $120,630 | $102,340 | 400 | Bachelor's degree | +9.9% |
| PainterSOC 47-2141 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,240U.S. $49,400 | $43,490 | 400 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Social and Community Service ManagersSOC 11-9151 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,200U.S. $80,390 | $84,210 | 390 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention WorkersSOC 33-1021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,250U.S. $93,530 | $66,710 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.7% |
| Cooks, Fast FoodSOC 35-2011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $25,580U.S. $30,890 | $27,750 | 390 | No formal educational credential | +0.6% |
| Computer Numerically Controlled Tool ProgrammersSOC 51-9162 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,790U.S. $68,120 | $93,360 | 390 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health CounselorsSOC 21-1018 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,280U.S. $59,350 | $57,730 | 380 | n/a | n/a |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsSOC 41-4011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $117,870U.S. $104,920 | $127,570 | 380 | Bachelor's degree | +1.2% |
| Automotive Body and Related RepairersSOC 49-3021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,350U.S. $54,890 | $52,740 | 380 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Cyber Security AnalystSOC 15-1212 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $91,670U.S. $129,180 | $96,570 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +21.0% |
| Public Relations SpecialistSOC 27-3031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $63,430U.S. $74,750 | $68,290 | 370 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and GaugersSOC 51-8093 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,260U.S. $96,710 | $97,950 | 370 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Commercial PilotSOC 53-2012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $106,250U.S. $123,220 | $114,930 | 370 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.2% |
| Real Estate AgentSOC 41-9022 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,770U.S. $52,830 | $46,780 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.7% |
| Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesSOC 49-3042 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,280U.S. $65,510 | $63,160 | 360 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.7% |
| CEOSOC 11-1011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $198,910U.S. $213,990 | $250,810 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +3.2% |
| Architectural and Engineering ManagersSOC 11-9041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $154,310U.S. $171,270 | $161,540 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Network EngineerSOC 15-1241 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $98,530U.S. $134,050 | $103,080 | 350 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| Crane OperatorSOC 53-7021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $78,180U.S. $68,080 | $72,400 | 340 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.8% |
| Rehabilitation CounselorSOC 21-1015 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $40,130U.S. $46,850 | $43,910 | 330 | Master's degree | +2.2% |
| Kindergarten TeacherSOC 25-2012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,790U.S. $62,680 | $58,370 | 330 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Instructional DesignerSOC 25-9031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,790U.S. $77,440 | $66,750 | 330 | Master's degree | +1.6% |
| Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,790U.S. $47,720 | $39,760 | 330 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.7% |
| Automotive and Watercraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $32,230U.S. $35,670 | $33,470 | 330 | No formal educational credential | +3.8% |
| Education Administrators, PostsecondarySOC 11-9033 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $112,010U.S. $104,590 | $131,860 | 320 | Master's degree | +1.8% |
| LogisticianSOC 13-1081 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $69,520U.S. $82,320 | $75,420 | 320 | Bachelor's degree | +17.6% |
| Healthcare Social WorkerSOC 21-1022 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,650U.S. $67,880 | $63,890 | 320 | Master's degree | +8.5% |
| Occupational TherapistSOC 29-1122 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,000U.S. $100,330 | $96,770 | 320 | Master's degree | +14.8% |
| Respiratory TherapistSOC 29-1126 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,330U.S. $82,280 | $71,860 | 320 | Associate's degree | +8.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial WorkersSOC 37-1011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,060U.S. $49,100 | $49,940 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.2% |
| Payroll and Timekeeping ClerksSOC 43-3051 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,820U.S. $58,260 | $58,130 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.9% |
| Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk ClerksSOC 43-4081 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $29,250U.S. $35,070 | $30,070 | 320 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.8% |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsSOC 41-3031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $77,180U.S. $78,660 | $95,390 | 310 | Bachelor's degree | +1.4% |
| Printing Press OperatorsSOC 51-5112 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,030U.S. $45,780 | $39,000 | 310 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.7% |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All OtherSOC 19-4099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $68,640U.S. $62,280 | $74,400 | 300 | Associate's degree | +4.4% |
| Graphic DesignerSOC 27-1024 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $52,570U.S. $62,960 | $56,660 | 300 | Bachelor's degree | -1.7% |
| Surgical TechSOC 29-2055 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,950U.S. $64,650 | $56,230 | 300 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Financial AnalystSOC 13-2051 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,040U.S. $102,740 | $77,770 | 290 | Bachelor's degree | +7.2% |
| Preschool TeacherSOC 25-2011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,920U.S. $38,140 | $46,110 | 290 | Associate's degree | +4.5% |
| LibrarianSOC 25-4022 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,990U.S. $68,270 | $62,230 | 290 | Master's degree | +2.6% |
| Vet AssistantSOC 31-9096 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,650U.S. $38,150 | $34,410 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +9.1% |
| Chemical Equipment Operators and TendersSOC 51-9011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,190U.S. $58,040 | $51,290 | 290 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.6% |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window TrimmersSOC 27-1026 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,470U.S. $39,390 | $40,160 | 280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.7% |
| EMTSOC 29-2042 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,860U.S. $44,470 | $43,700 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.8% |
| Psychiatric TechnicianSOC 29-2053 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,850U.S. $45,130 | $39,010 | 270 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +22.3% |
| DetectiveSOC 33-3021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $87,280U.S. $93,790 | $87,230 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.2% |
| Security and Fire Alarm Systems InstallersSOC 49-2098 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,710U.S. $60,070 | $59,410 | 270 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.8% |
| Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsSOC 19-5011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $84,640U.S. $90,150 | $88,420 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | +18.5% |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersSOC 21-1023 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,300U.S. $60,280 | $63,910 | 260 | Master's degree | +10.3% |
| Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1071 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $163,230U.S. $107,310 | $156,700 | 260 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.9% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1194 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,710U.S. $63,820 | $60,650 | 260 | Bachelor's degree | -0.3% |
| Helpers--Production WorkersSOC 51-9198 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,840U.S. $39,070 | $40,830 | 260 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.2% |
| Special Education TeacherSOC 25-2058 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,500U.S. $74,260 | $63,540 | 250 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional OfficersSOC 33-1011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $75,150U.S. $77,970 | $76,500 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Bill and Account CollectorsSOC 43-3011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,100U.S. $47,030 | $44,200 | 250 | High school diploma or equivalent | -10.4% |
| Marketing ManagerSOC 11-2021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $150,210U.S. $166,790 | $167,740 | 240 | Bachelor's degree | +6.9% |
| Physician AssistantSOC 29-1071 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $121,640U.S. $135,880 | $121,900 | 240 | Master's degree | +21.1% |
| AnesthesiologistSOC 29-1211 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $239,200 or moreU.S. $391,490 | $239,200 or more | 240 | Doctoral or professional degree | +3.6% |
| RooferSOC 47-2181 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,760U.S. $55,440 | $49,320 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +5.3% |
| BakerSOC 51-3011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,630U.S. $37,160 | $32,650 | 240 | No formal educational credential | +5.5% |
| Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9023 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,960U.S. $48,990 | $49,650 | 240 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.1% |
| Facilities ManagerSOC 11-3013 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $113,310U.S. $106,660 | $123,380 | 230 | Bachelor's degree | +4.6% |
| Physical Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,900U.S. $68,380 | $64,670 | 230 | Associate's degree | +23.0% |
| PhlebotomistSOC 31-9097 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,350U.S. $45,230 | $40,770 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.8% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling ServicesSOC 39-1014 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,740U.S. $48,560 | $47,040 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.3% |
| Library AssistantSOC 43-4121 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,220U.S. $36,910 | $34,870 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.4% |
| New Accounts ClerksSOC 43-4141 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,850U.S. $47,670 | $42,320 | 230 | High school diploma or equivalent | -6.5% |
| Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line InstallersSOC 49-2022 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,390U.S. $63,890 | $59,810 | 230 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -3.3% |
| Medical Equipment RepairersSOC 49-9062 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,080U.S. $61,660 | $48,610 | 230 | Associate's degree | +12.6% |
| Administrative Services ManagersSOC 11-3012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $107,340U.S. $114,130 | $123,870 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.2% |
| HR ManagerSOC 11-3121 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $132,050U.S. $149,280 | $143,590 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| FundraiserSOC 13-1131 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,250U.S. $72,550 | $64,140 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| Computer Occupations, All OtherSOC 15-1299 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $96,890U.S. $116,580 | $89,850 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +5.1% |
| ArchitectSOC 17-1011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $79,180U.S. $99,280 | $90,830 | 220 | Bachelor's degree | +4.3% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3022 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,460U.S. $64,950 | $56,690 | 220 | Associate's degree | +3.2% |
| Self-Enrichment TeachersSOC 25-3021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,350U.S. $46,800 | $41,330 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| CRNASOC 29-1151 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $205,540U.S. $236,590 | $201,510 | 220 | Master's degree | +9.7% |
| Vet TechSOC 29-2056 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,640U.S. $47,380 | $44,430 | 220 | Associate's degree | +9.4% |
| Court, Municipal, and License ClerksSOC 43-4031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,540U.S. $48,700 | $43,930 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service TechniciansSOC 49-3041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,430U.S. $56,550 | $51,670 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.7% |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All OtherSOC 49-9099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,450U.S. $49,230 | $49,150 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | +2.6% |
| Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4193 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,770U.S. $43,960 | $41,480 | 220 | High school diploma or equivalent | -9.7% |
| Sewing Machine OperatorsSOC 51-6031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,590U.S. $36,670 | $33,150 | 220 | No formal educational credential | -15.1% |
| Electronics EngineerSOC 17-2072 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $99,310U.S. $130,220 | $112,740 | 210 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine OperatorsSOC 43-5053 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,750U.S. $58,470 | $65,800 | 210 | No formal educational credential | -5.3% |
| Hazardous Materials Removal WorkersSOC 47-4041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,520U.S. $49,450 | $43,090 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.5% |
| Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsSOC 51-8031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,890U.S. $60,020 | $49,700 | 210 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.7% |
| Engineers, All OtherSOC 17-2199 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $73,470U.S. $122,930 | $77,800 | 200 | Bachelor's degree | +3.7% |
| Massage TherapistSOC 31-9011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,560U.S. $58,450 | $49,570 | 200 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +15.3% |
| LinemanSOC 49-9051 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,920U.S. $95,320 | $91,350 | 200 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.3% |
| Materials EngineerSOC 17-2131 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $100,000U.S. $112,860 | $114,110 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | +7.5% |
| Mechanical DraftersSOC 17-3013 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,590U.S. $71,550 | $79,670 | 190 | Associate's degree | -6.0% |
| Teachers and Instructors, All OtherSOC 25-3099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $85,300U.S. $66,140 | $80,350 | 190 | Bachelor's degree | -0.2% |
| Data Entry ClerkSOC 43-9021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,560U.S. $41,340 | $38,480 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | -25.5% |
| Highway Maintenance WorkersSOC 47-4051 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,150U.S. $50,260 | $46,860 | 190 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution ManagersSOC 11-3071 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $97,600U.S. $107,230 | $104,020 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.1% |
| Financial Specialists, All OtherSOC 13-2099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,640U.S. $81,100 | $57,980 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +4.1% |
| Probation OfficerSOC 21-1092 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,840U.S. $66,270 | $64,150 | 180 | Bachelor's degree | +3.0% |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantSOC 31-2011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,250U.S. $72,300 | $65,390 | 180 | Associate's degree | +21.5% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping WorkersSOC 37-1012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $57,060U.S. $58,430 | $59,210 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.0% |
| DispatcherSOC 43-5031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,750U.S. $53,040 | $45,860 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Maintenance WorkerSOC 49-9043 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,310U.S. $60,850 | $56,670 | 180 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Labor Relations SpecialistsSOC 13-1075 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,890U.S. $95,420 | $90,900 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.1% |
| School PsychologistSOC 19-3034 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $66,810U.S. $95,990 | $73,700 | 170 | Master's degree | +0.8% |
| Commercial and Industrial DesignersSOC 27-1021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $105,180U.S. $83,910 | $125,560 | 170 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| VeterinarianSOC 29-1131 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $104,930U.S. $130,100 | $120,140 | 170 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.4% |
| Ultrasound TechSOC 29-2032 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $81,210U.S. $96,590 | $85,990 | 170 | Associate's degree | +13.9% |
| ParamedicSOC 29-2043 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,020U.S. $60,600 | $49,770 | 170 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| ChefSOC 35-1011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,440U.S. $62,470 | $54,480 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.6% |
| Cooks, Short OrderSOC 35-2015 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $28,250U.S. $35,880 | $28,550 | 170 | No formal educational credential | -5.2% |
| Home InspectorSOC 47-4011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,300U.S. $74,690 | $67,860 | 170 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.0% |
| Purchasing ManagerSOC 11-3061 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $155,970U.S. $148,080 | $159,810 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Event PlannerSOC 13-1121 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,770U.S. $61,160 | $54,070 | 160 | Bachelor's degree | +5.8% |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansSOC 29-2031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,170U.S. $74,310 | $60,240 | 160 | Associate's degree | +3.7% |
| Information and Record Clerks, All OtherSOC 43-4199 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,630U.S. $49,500 | $52,060 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseSOC 45-2092 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,540U.S. $35,660 | $33,850 | 160 | No formal educational credential | -2.4% |
| Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and PlasticSOC 51-4072 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,600U.S. $44,350 | $40,780 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Production Workers, All OtherSOC 51-9199 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,810U.S. $40,110 | $37,040 | 160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.8% |
| Property Appraisers and AssessorsSOC 13-2020 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,480U.S. $67,960 | $55,390 | 150 | n/a | n/a |
| OpticianSOC 29-2081 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,850U.S. $47,260 | $41,770 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.2% |
| Sterile Processing TechnicianSOC 31-9093 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,930U.S. $47,700 | $40,420 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +10.8% |
| Pest Control TechnicianSOC 37-2021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $37,810U.S. $45,250 | $40,610 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.5% |
| Advertising Sales AgentsSOC 41-3011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $49,910U.S. $64,820 | $66,460 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -7.2% |
| File ClerksSOC 43-4071 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,250U.S. $43,600 | $43,520 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -15.8% |
| Drywall and Ceiling Tile InstallersSOC 47-2081 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,660U.S. $58,930 | $47,140 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +2.5% |
| Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and WallSOC 47-2131 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $51,520U.S. $49,120 | $54,530 | 150 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except SawingSOC 51-7042 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,110U.S. $43,380 | $38,910 | 150 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.5% |
| Operations Research AnalystSOC 15-2031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $102,880U.S. $88,940 | $104,940 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +11.9% |
| Architectural and Civil DraftersSOC 17-3011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,270U.S. $66,150 | $56,750 | 140 | Associate's degree | +5.2% |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3023 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $76,040U.S. $78,190 | $72,310 | 140 | Associate's degree | +2.4% |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary SchoolSOC 25-2032 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,740U.S. $66,270 | $64,460 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| Producers and DirectorsSOC 27-2012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $53,850U.S. $90,360 | $60,970 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.0% |
| Recreational TherapistSOC 29-1125 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,780U.S. $61,960 | $40,900 | 140 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansSOC 29-2057 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $39,620U.S. $45,570 | $40,200 | 140 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +21.4% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales WorkersSOC 41-1012 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,330U.S. $87,520 | $72,760 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.5% |
| Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment OperatorsSOC 47-2071 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,900U.S. $53,340 | $46,720 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Helpers--ElectriciansSOC 47-3013 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,490U.S. $42,670 | $43,590 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.6% |
| UpholsterersSOC 51-6093 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,790U.S. $46,340 | $44,470 | 140 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.3% |
| QA TesterSOC 15-1253 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $90,130U.S. $104,300 | $93,020 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.7% |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All OtherSOC 21-1099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,980U.S. $56,730 | $50,350 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +5.5% |
| TutorSOC 25-3041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $35,300U.S. $43,350 | $39,130 | 130 | Some college, no degree | -0.2% |
| MusicianSOC 27-2042 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. not published | not published | 130 | No formal educational credential | +0.3% |
| NutritionistSOC 29-1031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $65,220U.S. $76,400 | $70,990 | 130 | Bachelor's degree | +7.7% |
| EstheticianSOC 39-5094 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $43,880U.S. $45,330 | $44,130 | 130 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +8.8% |
| Couriers and MessengersSOC 43-5021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $36,000U.S. $39,200 | $35,100 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +8.0% |
| GlazierSOC 47-2121 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $45,530U.S. $57,080 | $48,660 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Butchers and Meat CuttersSOC 51-3021 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,020U.S. $40,140 | $39,810 | 130 | No formal educational credential | +2.4% |
| Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and PlasticSOC 51-9195 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,340U.S. $46,170 | $46,180 | 130 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis SpecialistsSOC 13-1141 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $62,590U.S. $78,210 | $72,930 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +6.0% |
| Industrial Engineering Technologists and TechniciansSOC 17-3026 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $61,770U.S. $66,120 | $65,350 | 120 | Associate's degree | +3.1% |
| Surveying and Mapping TechniciansSOC 17-3031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,910U.S. $54,240 | $56,760 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.8% |
| Health EducatorSOC 21-1091 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $58,650U.S. $64,070 | $61,560 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +5.6% |
| PastorSOC 21-2011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $54,870U.S. $60,810 | $54,690 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | +2.4% |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle SchoolSOC 25-2057 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,160U.S. $66,810 | $59,330 | 120 | Bachelor's degree | -0.4% |
| OptometristSOC 29-1041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $123,940U.S. $136,570 | $141,290 | 120 | Doctoral or professional degree | +9.5% |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All OtherSOC 29-2099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $50,510U.S. $50,290 | $58,150 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.9% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All OtherSOC 41-9099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $33,150U.S. $48,280 | $37,880 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Human Resources AssistantSOC 43-4161 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,310U.S. $50,610 | $47,350 | 120 | Associate's degree | -6.2% |
| Insurance Claims and Policy Processing ClerksSOC 43-9041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,590U.S. $49,230 | $49,540 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -1.9% |
| Avionics TechnicianSOC 49-2091 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $59,790U.S. $82,280 | $61,620 | 120 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +9.4% |
| Tire Repairers and ChangersSOC 49-3093 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,060U.S. $37,710 | $38,960 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.4% |
| MillwrightsSOC 49-9044 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $82,890U.S. $65,700 | $73,800 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | +0.9% |
| Telecommunications Line Installers and RepairersSOC 49-9052 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $71,410U.S. $74,330 | $72,450 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.4% |
| Cabinetmakers and Bench CarpentersSOC 51-7011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,260U.S. $46,680 | $46,360 | 120 | High school diploma or equivalent | -2.9% |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material CollectorsSOC 53-7081 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $48,120U.S. $49,690 | $46,500 | 120 | No formal educational credential | +2.1% |
| Credit AnalystSOC 13-2041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,370U.S. $83,510 | $76,580 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | -4.3% |
| Financial ExaminersSOC 13-2061 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $80,450U.S. $94,160 | $97,650 | 110 | Bachelor's degree | +9.3% |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, PostsecondarySOC 25-1072 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,250U.S. $80,250 | $60,900 | 110 | Doctoral or professional degree | +17.1% |
| Floral DesignerSOC 27-1023 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,680U.S. $37,360 | $32,410 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -5.6% |
| Procurement ClerksSOC 43-3061 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,570U.S. $50,580 | $45,460 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | -8.1% |
| Food BatchmakersSOC 51-3092 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $34,770U.S. $42,290 | $39,500 | 110 | High school diploma or equivalent | +6.5% |
| Tax PreparerSOC 13-2082 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $60,260U.S. $54,920 | $59,280 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +4.7% |
| Library TechniciansSOC 25-4031 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $38,200U.S. $44,580 | $39,170 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | -6.4% |
| Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All OtherSOC 25-9099 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,350U.S. $50,890 | $55,680 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +1.8% |
| Interior DesignerSOC 27-1025 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $64,220U.S. $67,190 | $67,790 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| TranslatorSOC 27-3091 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $42,500U.S. $60,170 | $42,540 | 100 | Bachelor's degree | +2.0% |
| Psychiatric AidesSOC 31-1133 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | not publishedU.S. $44,910 | not published | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.9% |
| Pharmacy AidesSOC 31-9095 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,070U.S. $37,680 | $29,910 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.7% |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security WorkersSOC 33-1091 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $56,720U.S. $55,940 | $57,890 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.7% |
| Residential AdvisorsSOC 39-9041 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $47,770U.S. $42,240 | $46,340 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +3.5% |
| Demonstrators and Product PromotersSOC 41-9011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,880U.S. $39,320 | $34,540 | 100 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine RepairersSOC 49-2011 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $41,270U.S. $47,810 | $44,790 | 100 | Some college, no degree | -3.0% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial EquipmentSOC 49-2094 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $67,040U.S. $74,090 | $75,630 | 100 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +0.3% |
| Print Binding and Finishing WorkersSOC 51-5113 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $30,200U.S. $42,290 | $29,280 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -17.5% |
| Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and TendersSOC 51-9032 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $46,070U.S. $46,570 | $44,370 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | -0.9% |
| Aircraft Service AttendantsSOC 53-6032 · Wichita, KS · not used in rankings (reliability rule) | $44,480U.S. $40,450 | $43,110 | 100 | High school diploma or equivalent | +5.6% |
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Geography
What area these numbers cover
- Search label
- Wichita, KS
- BLS source geography
- Wichita, KS
- Geography type
- Metropolitan Statistical Area
- CBSA code
- 48620
- States
- Kansas
- Delineation
- OMB Bulletin 23-01, as used by BLS OEWS May 2025
FAQ
Common questions
What are the highest-paying jobs in Wichita, KS?
In the Wichita, KS metropolitan area (CBSA 48620), BLS OEWS counted 308,570 jobs in May 2025, with a median annual wage of $47,630 across all occupations. Among occupations whose local estimate meets the reliability rule, the highest medians are IT Manager ($156,130), Financial Manager ($155,060), Physicians, All Other ($151,470).
Is this the city or the metro area?
BLS reports occupational wages for the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 48620), which includes Wichita and surrounding communities. Figures describe that whole area, not Wichita city limits.
Are these job openings?
No. OEWS employment counts people working in each occupation across the metro in May 2025, not vacancies or hiring.
Method
How this page is built
BLS OEWS May 2025 estimates for every detailed occupation with 100+ jobs in the Wichita, KS metropolitan statistical area (CBSA 48620). Medians and means are OEWS fields; employment counts people working in the occupation (excluding the self-employed), not openings. Typical entry education and outlook are BLS national Employment Projections. Suppressed values are shown as not published and never imputed. Searches this page answers include “high paying jobs wichita ks”, “high paying jobs in wichita ks”, “best paying jobs in wichita ks” (Ahrefs, U.S.).
What this page can't tell you
Sources- City limits: BLS publishes metro-area estimates.
- Job openings or hiring: employment is the number of people working.
- Local outlook: projections shown are national.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 metropolitan-area estimates (2018 SOC; metropolitan statistical areas per OMB Bulletin 23-01), public domain.
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections program, national occupational projections 2025–35 (no metro projections are published in this dataset).
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities, 2024 (released February 19, 2026).