Lawyers pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for lawyers is $51.28 an hour ($106,650 a year). About 4,190 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). Kansas ranks 41st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for lawyers in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $36.68 | $76,300 |
| 25% of workers | $40.29 | $83,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.28 | $106,650 |
| 75% of workers | $76.59 | $159,310 |
| 90% of workers | $102.58 | $213,360 |
Lawyers pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | $124,230 | 120 |
| Wichita | $121,510 | 690 |
| Lawrence | $103,070 | 140 |
| Topeka | $102,500 | 680 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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|---|---|
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| Compliance Officers | $69,740 |
| Chief Executives | $158,100 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $51,160 |
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