verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

High School Teacher Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$59,920/yr
Median Hourly Wage
/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
10,860
public U.S. Median
$72,040
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,528 #38 of 51

High School Teacher pay in Kansas, explained

High school teachers in Kansas earn a median of $59,920 per year (— per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $72,040. Entry-level workers earn around $47,630, while the most experienced high school teachers reach about $76,230. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $59,920 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $59,920 is worth about $66,528 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #38 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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High School Teacher pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,630
$22.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,920
—/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$76,230
$36.65/hr

High School Teacher pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $59,920 $66,528
Colorado $72,900 $70,741 −$12,980
Nebraska $63,450 $70,419 −$3,530
Missouri $59,240 $65,230 +$680
Oklahoma $48,710 $55,451 +$11,210

High School Teacher in Kansas: FAQ

How much do high school teachers make in Kansas?

High school teachers in Kansas earn a median of $59,920 per year (— per hour), compared with $72,040 nationally.

Does Kansas pay high school teachers well?

At $59,920, Kansas pays 17% below the national median for high school teachers. An estimated 10,860 work in the state.

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