Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $59,580 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,920
90th percentile $73,090
Employed locally 1,590
National median $62,970

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,920
    25th
    $50,660
    50th (median)
    $59,580
    75th
    $63,480
    90th
    $73,090

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 86% Median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $105,610
    Merced, CA $105,100
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $104,990
    Visalia, CA $103,560
    Modesto, CA $101,900
    Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $101,620

    Nearby metros — Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $100,030
    Fairbanks-College, AK $75,710
    Jacksonville, FL $68,990
    Jackson, MI $62,560
    Kansas City, MO-KS $61,470
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,120

    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
    Postsecondary Teachers, All Other $101,870
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $62,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Wichita, KS is 5.4% below the national median of $62,970. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Wichita?

    Entry-level Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,920 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,660.