Business Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $80,540 -17.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,790
90th percentile $86,470
Employed locally 80
National median $97,270

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,790
    25th
    $48,640
    50th (median)
    $80,540
    75th
    $86,470
    90th
    $86,470

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 117% Median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 17% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Business Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wilmington, NC $179,820
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $169,800
    Anchorage, AK $168,440
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Eastern Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $161,500
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,270

    Nearby metros — Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lawrence, KS $162,300
    Joplin, MO-KS $101,920
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $101,510
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $98,110
    Kansas City, MO-KS $95,170
    Jackson, MS $75,110

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$29,560
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$56,370
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$62,230
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$32,340
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$59,580
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$101,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Business Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Wichita, KS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Business Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Business Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Wichita, KS is 17.2% below the national median of $97,270. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Business Teachers, Postsecondary in Wichita?

    Entry-level Business Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $46,790 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,640.