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Average salary by job family in Lawrence
| Management | $129,260 |
|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $99,570 |
| Legal | $94,730 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $94,680 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $90,180 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $83,530 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $76,850 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $76,170 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $61,890 |
| Construction and Extraction | $61,500 |
| Protective Service | $60,720 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,040 |
| Community and Social Service | $55,890 |
| Production | $49,160 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $46,580 |
| Sales and Related | $46,520 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $43,490 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $38,380 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,340 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $37,870 |
| Personal Care and Service | $34,950 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,440 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lawrence
- Physicians, All Other$357,470
- Family Medicine Physicians$258,430
- Chief Executives$223,550
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$203,180
- Sales Managers$193,170
- Financial Managers$177,990
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165,310
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$165,100
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$159,010
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$154,200
Most common jobs in Lawrence and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 2,880 | $27,970 | $28,320 |
| Retail Salespersons | 1,430 | $34,330 | $31,320 |
| Cashiers | 1,310 | $29,930 | $29,270 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 1,230 | $43,660 | $42,630 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,190 | $42,210 | $37,230 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 1,090 | $40,890 | $37,800 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 950 | $35,990 | $36,340 |
| General and Operations Managers | 850 | $105,280 | $85,110 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 750 | $33,160 | $30,700 |
| Registered Nurses | 700 | $83,840 | $78,020 |
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Cost of living in Lawrence
Prices in the Lawrence area are 10% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 90.2 for 2024. The average local salary of $60,950 therefore buys what $67,540 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $340,687, 5.0 times the median household income of $68,756.
$340,687typical home value
$68,756median household income
90.2BEA price parity
119,547metro population
Take-home pay in Lawrence
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $34,790 | $28,988 | $2,416 |
| Median wage | $47,390 | $38,414 | $3,201 |
| Average wage | $60,950 | $48,552 | $4,046 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,820 | $55,499 | $4,625 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Salaries for every job in Lawrence
Management20 jobs
- Chief Executives$224K
- Sales Managers$193K
- Financial Managers$178K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$165K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$159K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$154K
- Marketing Managers$150K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$140K
- Industrial Production Managers$133K
- Construction Managers$121K
- Managers, All Other$120K
- Administrative Services Managers$119K
- Human Resources Managers$118K
- Facilities Managers$114K
- General and Operations Managers$105K
- Social and Community Service Managers$86K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$76K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$56K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical17 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$357K
- Family Medicine Physicians$258K
- Nurse Practitioners$127K
- Physician Assistants$122K
- Pharmacists$119K
- Occupational Therapists$100K
- Physical Therapists$97K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$86K
- Registered Nurses$84K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Athletic Trainers$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$64K
- Medical Records Specialists$52K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$43K
Legal2 jobs
Architecture and Engineering5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical11 jobs
- Software Developers$113K
- Computer Network Architects$97K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$90K
- Information Security Analysts$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89K
- Web Developers$88K
- Operations Research Analysts$85K
- Computer Systems Analysts$85K
- Computer Programmers$84K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$60K
- Computer User Support Specialists$58K
Business and Financial Operations17 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$125K
- Loan Officers$115K
- Project Management Specialists$103K
- Management Analysts$93K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$88K
- Accountants and Auditors$85K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$84K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$79K
- Cost Estimators$79K
- Fundraisers$78K
- Compliance Officers$76K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Human Resources Specialists$70K
- Training and Development Specialists$67K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$60K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$54K
Educational Instruction and Library20 jobs
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$203K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$165K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$120K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$110K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$98K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$69K
- Instructional Coordinators$63K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$60K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$57K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$57K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$57K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$54K
- Library Technicians$50K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$39K
- Tutors$28K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$26K
Life, Physical, and Social Science5 jobs
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media5 jobs
Construction and Extraction10 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$73K
- Carpenters$68K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$63K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$61K
- Electricians$61K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$56K
- Construction Laborers$51K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$43K
Protective Service7 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$117K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$109K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$81K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$67K
- Firefighters$52K
- Security Guards$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair12 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$100K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$82K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$71K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$66K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$61K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$61K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$53K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$52K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$51K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
Community and Social Service7 jobs
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Healthcare Social Workers$64K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$58K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$48K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$46K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$43K
Production17 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Machinists$54K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$52K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$51K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$48K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$45K
- Printing Press Operators$44K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$42K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$40K
- Bakers$34K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$31K
Office and Administrative Support20 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$71K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$69K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$68K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$56K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$49K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$44K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$44K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$44K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$43K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$42K
- Customer Service Representatives$41K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$41K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$40K
- Tellers$39K
- Office Clerks, General$36K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$36K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$32K
Sales and Related10 jobs
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$97K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$87K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$82K
- Insurance Sales Agents$76K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$43K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$60K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$58K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$46K
- Bus Drivers, School$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Light Truck Drivers$41K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$40K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$37K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$36K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$34K
- Driver/Sales Workers$33K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Healthcare Support6 jobs
Personal Care and Service9 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55K
- Residential Advisors$46K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$40K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$33K
- Recreation Workers$33K
- Animal Caretakers$33K
- Childcare Workers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27K
Food Preparation and Serving Related13 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$48K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$43K
- Waiters and Waitresses$42K
- Bartenders$39K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Cooks, Restaurant$35K
- Food Preparation Workers$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Dishwashers$28K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$28K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$28K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$27K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$25K
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Salary in Lawrence: questions
What is a good salary in Lawrence?
Half of all workers in the Lawrence metro earn less than $47,390 and the average is $60,950. Earning more than $70,820 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lawrence to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $63,848, because prices here are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lawrence?
Physicians, All Other ($357,470), Family Medicine Physicians ($258,430), Chief Executives ($223,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Lawrence, KS (29940), all occupations and 230 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
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