Lawyers Salary in Kansas

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $78,080 -48.3% vs national
Median hourly $37.54
10th percentile $48,430
90th percentile $151,140
Employed locally 620
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,430
    25th
    $65,530
    50th (median)
    $78,080
    75th
    $108,520
    90th
    $151,140

    Top-paying metros for Lawyers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $301,320
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $215,090
    Midland, MI $209,430
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $205,900
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $203,450
    California $197,790

    Related occupations in Kansas

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants$47,860
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates$76,610
    Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers$38,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Kansas?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Kansas is $37.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $60.29 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Kansas is 48.3% below the national median of $151,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Lawyers in Kansas?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $48,430 per year in Kansas. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $65,530.