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

Paralegal Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$55,000/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.44/hr
▼ 13% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
2,210
public U.S. Median
$62,890
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,065 #37 of 51

Paralegal pay in Kansas, explained

Paralegals in Kansas earn a median of $55,000 per year ($26.44 per hour), which is 13% below the national median of $62,890. Entry-level workers earn around $38,860, while the most experienced paralegals reach about $79,090. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $55,000 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $55,000 is worth about $61,065 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #37 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Paralegal pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,860
$18.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,000
$26.44/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,090
$38.02/hr

Paralegal pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $55,000 $61,065
Colorado $78,190 $75,874 −$23,190
Nebraska $63,250 $70,197 −$8,250
Missouri $61,410 $67,619 −$6,410
Oklahoma $53,170 $60,528 +$1,830

Paralegal in Kansas: FAQ

How much do paralegals make in Kansas?

Paralegals in Kansas earn a median of $55,000 per year ($26.44 per hour), compared with $62,890 nationally.

Does Kansas pay paralegals well?

At $55,000, Kansas pays 13% below the national median for paralegals. An estimated 2,210 work in the state.

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