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Average salary by job family in Kansas City
| Management | $132,300 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $127,850 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $103,230 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $97,640 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,760 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $90,310 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $86,640 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $72,730 |
| Construction and Extraction | $69,810 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $62,610 |
| Protective Service | $59,200 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,270 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $58,120 |
| Production | $54,820 |
| Sales and Related | $54,390 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $50,050 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,410 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $41,940 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $40,440 |
| Healthcare Support | $39,950 |
| Personal Care and Service | $37,660 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $35,890 |
Highest-paying jobs in Kansas City
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$467,430
- Anesthesiologists$401,340
- Chief Executives$279,380
- Pediatricians, General$249,760
- Physicians, Pathologists$245,550
- Nurse Anesthetists$243,830
- Family Medicine Physicians$236,980
- Physicians, All Other$206,360
- Dentists, General$197,770
- Financial Managers$176,590
Most common jobs in Kansas City and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 31,080 | $114,850 | $90,490 |
| Registered Nurses | 29,650 | $87,740 | $83,040 |
| Retail Salespersons | 26,110 | $36,840 | $34,320 |
| Cashiers | 24,160 | $32,610 | $30,700 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 23,580 | $39,840 | $36,850 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 22,240 | $45,970 | $44,350 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 20,870 | $33,780 | $32,780 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 20,120 | $30,370 | $29,560 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 19,070 | $42,100 | $41,700 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 18,230 | $61,850 | $60,170 |
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Cost of living in Kansas City
Prices in the Kansas City area are 7% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 92.5 for 2024. The average local salary of $66,550 therefore buys what $71,913 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $329,641, 4.0 times the median household income of $81,927.
$329,641typical home value
$81,927median household income
92.5BEA price parity
2,202,006metro population
Take-home pay in Kansas City
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $37,600 | $31,185 | $2,599 |
| Median wage | $50,820 | $41,055 | $3,421 |
| Average wage | $66,550 | $52,772 | $4,398 |
| 75th percentile wage | $78,900 | $60,776 | $5,065 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
Salaries for every job in Kansas City
Management35 jobs
- Chief Executives$279K
- Financial Managers$177K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$172K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$168K
- Sales Managers$165K
- Purchasing Managers$162K
- Human Resources Managers$154K
- Marketing Managers$151K
- Training and Development Managers$147K
- Natural Sciences Managers$144K
- Managers, All Other$143K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$138K
- Industrial Production Managers$138K
- Public Relations Managers$133K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$133K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$133K
- Fundraising Managers$127K
- Construction Managers$126K
- Administrative Services Managers$125K
- Facilities Managers$120K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$118K
- General and Operations Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, All Other$115K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$109K
- Emergency Management Directors$104K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$100K
- Lodging Managers$89K
- Social and Community Service Managers$84K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$83K
- Personal Service Managers, All Other$79K
- Funeral Home Managers$78K
- Food Service Managers$76K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$71K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$63K
Legal5 jobs
Computer and Mathematical19 jobs
- Actuaries$141K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$122K
- Software Developers$122K
- Database Architects$120K
- Computer Network Architects$117K
- Statisticians$114K
- Information Security Analysts$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$109K
- Computer Systems Analysts$108K
- Database Administrators$108K
- Data Scientists$102K
- Web Developers$100K
- Computer Programmers$100K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$97K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$95K
- Operations Research Analysts$94K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$82K
- Computer User Support Specialists$63K
Architecture and Engineering28 jobs
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$122K
- Electrical Engineers$118K
- Chemical Engineers$115K
- Computer Hardware Engineers$115K
- Materials Engineers$113K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$113K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$108K
- Aerospace Engineers$106K
- Industrial Engineers$106K
- Civil Engineers$104K
- Engineers, All Other$104K
- Environmental Engineers$103K
- Mechanical Engineers$102K
- Cartographers and Photogrammetrists$97K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$92K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$83K
- Landscape Architects$81K
- Environmental Engineering Technologists and Technicians$80K
- Mechanical Drafters$79K
- Surveyors$77K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$76K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$75K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$69K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$69K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Drafters, All Other$65K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$57K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical51 jobs
- Anesthesiologists$401K
- Pediatricians, General$250K
- Physicians, Pathologists$246K
- Nurse Anesthetists$244K
- Family Medicine Physicians$237K
- Physicians, All Other$206K
- Dentists, General$198K
- Podiatrists$152K
- Medical Dosimetrists$146K
- Pharmacists$140K
- Optometrists$139K
- Physician Assistants$134K
- Nurse Practitioners$130K
- Veterinarians$130K
- Radiation Therapists$114K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$113K
- Physical Therapists$100K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$98K
- Occupational Therapists$98K
- Audiologists$96K
- Dental Hygienists$90K
- Nuclear Medicine Technologists$88K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$88K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$88K
- Registered Nurses$88K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$78K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$77K
- Chiropractors$75K
- Therapists, All Other$72K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$71K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$71K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$68K
- Athletic Trainers$67K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$66K
- Surgical Technologists$65K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$63K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$63K
- Paramedics$62K
- Exercise Physiologists$60K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$60K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$57K
- Medical Records Specialists$56K
- Recreational Therapists$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$47K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$47K
- Pharmacy Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$45K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$45K
- Psychiatric Technicians$45K
- Dietetic Technicians$40K
Business and Financial Operations30 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$154K
- Financial Risk Specialists$110K
- Project Management Specialists$108K
- Management Analysts$103K
- Financial Examiners$101K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$100K
- Insurance Underwriters$99K
- Labor Relations Specialists$96K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$96K
- Loan Officers$93K
- Budget Analysts$91K
- Accountants and Auditors$88K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Compliance Officers$83K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$83K
- Credit Analysts$83K
- Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage$83K
- Tax Preparers$83K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$80K
- Human Resources Specialists$79K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$78K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$78K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Fundraisers$74K
- Logisticians$74K
- Training and Development Specialists$72K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$68K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$63K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$53K
- Credit Counselors$51K
Life, Physical, and Social Science30 jobs
- Physicists$165K
- Economists$141K
- Psychologists, All Other$126K
- Atmospheric and Space Scientists$118K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$108K
- Biochemists and Biophysicists$105K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$102K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$98K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$97K
- Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other$95K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$94K
- Urban and Regional Planners$90K
- Chemists$89K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$88K
- Animal Scientists$84K
- Epidemiologists$82K
- Biological Scientists, All Other$81K
- Microbiologists$81K
- Soil and Plant Scientists$80K
- School Psychologists$77K
- Conservation Scientists$74K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$70K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$65K
- Chemical Technicians$65K
- Survey Researchers$63K
- Biological Technicians$62K
- Social Science Research Assistants$60K
- Agricultural Technicians$58K
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health$52K
- Forest and Conservation Technicians$42K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media27 jobs
- Athletes and Sports Competitors$467K
- Art Directors$96K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$88K
- Technical Writers$85K
- Producers and Directors$79K
- Public Relations Specialists$74K
- Editors$74K
- Special Effects Artists and Animators$74K
- Interior Designers$73K
- Media and Communication Workers, All Other$72K
- Writers and Authors$72K
- Fashion Designers$71K
- Interpreters and Translators$67K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$66K
- Film and Video Editors$65K
- Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Film$64K
- Graphic Designers$64K
- Broadcast Technicians$62K
- Broadcast Announcers and Radio Disc Jockeys$58K
- Set and Exhibit Designers$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$56K
- Coaches and Scouts$53K
- Photographers$51K
- Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators$46K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$45K
- Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials$44K
- Floral Designers$37K
Construction and Extraction35 jobs
- Elevator and Escalator Installers and Repairers$121K
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$89K
- Sheet Metal Workers$82K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$79K
- Electricians$78K
- Insulation Workers, Mechanical$73K
- Plasterers and Stucco Masons$72K
- Tapers$71K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$71K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$71K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$71K
- Carpet Installers$69K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$69K
- Carpenters$68K
- Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters$66K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$65K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$62K
- Glaziers$60K
- Roofers$59K
- Tile and Stone Setters$59K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$58K
- Stonemasons$58K
- Construction Laborers$56K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$56K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$54K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$54K
- Floor Layers, Except Carpet, Wood, and Hard Tiles$53K
- Helpers--Electricians$53K
- Continuous Mining Machine Operators$52K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$52K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$51K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$49K
- Fence Erectors$45K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair40 jobs
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay$102K
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$95K
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other$88K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$84K
- Millwrights$83K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$74K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$70K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$69K
- Avionics Technicians$69K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$69K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$67K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$65K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$65K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$64K
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers$63K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$62K
- Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$61K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$61K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$59K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$57K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$57K
- Locksmiths and Safe Repairers$56K
- Rail Car Repairers$55K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$54K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$54K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$51K
- Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers$51K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$50K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$50K
- Recreational Vehicle Service Technicians$49K
- Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians$48K
- Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners$45K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$44K
- Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles$43K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$42K
Protective Service19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$100K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$92K
- Fire Inspectors and Investigators$83K
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$71K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$69K
- Bailiffs$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$61K
- Firefighters$60K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$54K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$50K
- Security Guards$46K
- Animal Control Workers$46K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$44K
- Parking Enforcement Workers$41K
- Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators$41K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$35K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$31K
Community and Social Service17 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$102K
- Health Education Specialists$70K
- Healthcare Social Workers$66K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$65K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$65K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$62K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$61K
- Clergy$59K
- Counselors, All Other$56K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$55K
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists$54K
- Community Health Workers$54K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$54K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$53K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$50K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$46K
- Religious Workers, All Other$29K
Educational Instruction and Library46 jobs
- Law Teachers, Postsecondary$130K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$127K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$112K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$99K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$95K
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$94K
- Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$85K
- Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary$83K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$81K
- Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Instructional Coordinators$79K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$78K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$76K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$75K
- Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other$74K
- Curators$70K
- Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$68K
- Communications Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$67K
- History Teachers, Postsecondary$66K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$65K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$64K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$63K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$62K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$62K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$61K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$61K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$59K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$58K
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Teachers, Postsecondary$54K
- Museum Technicians and Conservators$54K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$51K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46K
- Library Technicians$43K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$41K
- Tutors$41K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$35K
Production67 jobs
- Power Plant Operators$104K
- Power Distributors and Dispatchers$99K
- Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers$98K
- Tool and Die Makers$79K
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$78K
- Gas Plant Operators$77K
- Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators$74K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$72K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$63K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$60K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$59K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Machinists$58K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$58K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$57K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$57K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$57K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$57K
- Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers$56K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$56K
- Grinding and Polishing Workers, Hand$55K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$55K
- Milling and Planing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$54K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$54K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$52K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$50K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$49K
- Upholsterers$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Medical Appliance Technicians$48K
- Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers$48K
- Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$48K
- Engine and Other Machine Assemblers$48K
- Printing Press Operators$48K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$47K
- Furniture Finishers$47K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$47K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$44K
- Production Workers, All Other$44K
- Helpers--Production Workers$44K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$44K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$43K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$43K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$43K
- Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders$43K
- Food Batchmakers$43K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$42K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$42K
- Rolling Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$42K
- Slaughterers and Meat Packers$42K
- Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders$40K
- Cutters and Trimmers, Hand$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$37K
- Bakers$37K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
- Textile Cutting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$33K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$32K
Sales and Related20 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$130K
- Sales Engineers$108K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$99K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$96K
- Insurance Sales Agents$89K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$81K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$81K
- Real Estate Brokers$72K
- Advertising Sales Agents$68K
- Travel Agents$57K
- Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers$56K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$53K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$49K
- Parts Salespersons$46K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$40K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$38K
- Retail Salespersons$37K
- Telemarketers$34K
- Cashiers$33K
Office and Administrative Support45 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$72K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$63K
- Meter Readers, Utilities$63K
- Postal Service Clerks$61K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$60K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$58K
- Financial Clerks, All Other$57K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$57K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$57K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$54K
- Cargo and Freight Agents$54K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$53K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$53K
- Word Processors and Typists$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$53K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$52K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$52K
- Procurement Clerks$52K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$52K
- Order Clerks$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$51K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$51K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$51K
- Proofreaders and Copy Markers$48K
- Office Clerks, General$48K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$47K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$46K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- File Clerks$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- New Accounts Clerks$44K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$42K
- Tellers$42K
- Data Entry Keyers$41K
- Couriers and Messengers$41K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$41K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$40K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$38K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$36K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$35K
Transportation and Material Moving30 jobs
- Air Traffic Controllers$153K
- Commercial Pilots$128K
- Transportation Inspectors$86K
- Crane and Tower Operators$77K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$68K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$63K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$62K
- Airfield Operations Specialists$58K
- Traffic Technicians$58K
- Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity$56K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Dredge Operators$50K
- Conveyor Operators and Tenders$50K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$49K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$46K
- Transportation Workers, All Other$46K
- Material Moving Workers, All Other$43K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$42K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Driver/Sales Workers$42K
- Aircraft Service Attendants$41K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$40K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$39K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$39K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$37K
- Taxi Drivers$37K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$37K
- Passenger Attendants$34K
- Parking Attendants$34K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry5 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance9 jobs
- Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other$61K
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$61K
- Tree Trimmers and Pruners$55K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$54K
- Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation$52K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$43K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$38K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$35K
Healthcare Support16 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$70K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$68K
- Massage Therapists$67K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$48K
- Dental Assistants$48K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$47K
- Phlebotomists$46K
- Medical Assistants$44K
- Nursing Assistants$42K
- Medical Transcriptionists$41K
- Psychiatric Aides$41K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$39K
- Pharmacy Aides$39K
- Orderlies$39K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$34K
- Physical Therapist Aides$30K
Personal Care and Service22 jobs
- Skincare Specialists$52K
- Barbers$52K
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$52K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$51K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$49K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$45K
- Tour and Travel Guides$42K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41K
- Residential Advisors$40K
- Animal Trainers$40K
- Costume Attendants$40K
- Funeral Attendants$39K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$36K
- Concierges$36K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants$35K
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops$34K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$34K
- Childcare Workers$33K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$46K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$42K
- Waiters and Waitresses$41K
- Cooks, Restaurant$39K
- Bartenders$38K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$34K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$33K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$32K
- Cooks, Fast Food$31K
- Cooks, Short Order$31K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$30K
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Salary in Kansas City: questions
What is a good salary in Kansas City?
Half of all workers in the Kansas City metro earn less than $50,820 and the average is $66,550. Earning more than $78,900 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Kansas City to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $65,475, because prices here are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Kansas City?
Athletes and Sports Competitors ($467,430), Anesthesiologists ($401,340), Chief Executives ($279,380).
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 Kansas City, MO-KS (28140), all occupations and 611 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). Includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs.
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