Education Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $59,770 -17.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,660
90th percentile $150,340
Employed locally 40
National median $72,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,660
    25th
    $47,000
    50th (median)
    $59,770
    75th
    $71,860
    90th
    $150,340

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary vs area income 87% Median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Education Teachers, Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    West Delta Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $127,090
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $104,270
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $103,310
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,290
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $103,170
    Ann Arbor, MI $101,840

    Nearby metros — Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $81,760
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $80,130
    Jackson, MS $60,310
    Jacksonville, FL $59,590
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,580

    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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Education 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 Education Teachers, Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Education Teachers, Postsecondary salary in Wichita, KS is 17.1% below the national median of $72,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Education Teachers, Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $37,660 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,000.