What physicians, all other earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $126,260 | $60.70 | 3,310 |
| Wichita, KS | $151,470 | $72.82 | 1,170 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $337,760 | $162.39 | 760 |
| Topeka, KS | $451,910 | $217.26 | 500 |
| Manhattan, KS | $294,890 | $141.77 | 130 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $324,090 | $155.81 | 120 |
| Lawrence, KS | $432,860 | $208.10 | 80 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $217,670 | $104.65 | 60 |
Physicians, All Other in Kansas earned a median of $221,540 a year ($106.51 an hour) in May 2025, 17% less than the national median of $265,930. The middle half earned $70,520 to $382,360.
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Topeka, KS at $451,910.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.