Lawyers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Kansas
Lawyers in Kansas earn a median salary of $100,115 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -33.8% vs the national median of $151,160. An estimated 11,980 lawyers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $78,080 to $130,890 depending on location.
$100,115
Avg median salary in Kansas
$130,890
Highest paying metro
$78,080
Lowest paying metro
11,980
Employed in Kansas
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inLawyers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $130,890 | $90,000 | $193,480 | 5,750 |
| Manhattan, KS | $122,520 | $82,680 | $157,840 | 120 |
| Wichita, KS | $120,700 | $83,990 | $133,380 | 720 |
| North Arkansas | $99,870 | $60,640 | $132,200 | 130 |
| South Arkansas | $95,780 | $44,990 | $140,580 | 100 |
| Lawrence, KS | $95,560 | $70,700 | $125,700 | 150 |
| Topeka, KS | $95,260 | $80,330 | $127,700 | 670 |
| East Arkansas | $89,490 | $42,370 | $125,980 | 100 |
| Arkansas | $86,970 | $62,920 | $134,370 | 3,500 |
| West Arkansas | $86,140 | $50,160 | $113,320 | 120 |
| Kansas | $78,080 | $65,530 | $108,520 | 620 |