Lawyers Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $120,700 -20.2% vs national
Median hourly $58.03
10th percentile $68,990
90th percentile $193,630
Employed locally 720
National median $151,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,990
    25th
    $83,990
    50th (median)
    $120,700
    75th
    $133,380
    90th
    $193,630

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Lawyers salary vs area income 175% Median Lawyers salary is 75% above the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Lawyers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $173,410
    Kansas City, MO-KS $130,890
    Clarksville, TN-KY $129,050
    Jacksonville, FL $127,480
    Fairbanks-College, AK $123,950
    Manhattan, KS $122,520

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Paralegals and Legal Assistants $45,800
    Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $148,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Lawyers make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Lawyers in Wichita, KS is $58.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.58 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Lawyers salaries?

    The median Lawyers salary in Wichita, KS is 20.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Lawyers (10th percentile) earn around $68,990 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $83,990.