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

Psychologist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$76,690/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$36.87/hr
▼ 24% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
400
public U.S. Median
$100,580
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$85,147 #41 of 48

Psychologist pay in Kansas, explained

Psychologists in Kansas earn a median of $76,690 per year ($36.87 per hour), which is 24% below the national median of $100,580. Entry-level workers earn around $47,620, while the most experienced psychologists reach about $151,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $76,690 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $76,690 is worth about $85,147 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #41 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Psychologist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,620
$22.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$76,690
$36.87/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$151,800
$72.98/hr

Psychologist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $76,690 $85,147
Colorado $113,290 $109,935 −$36,600
Missouri $99,410 $109,462 −$22,720
Nebraska $94,540 $104,924 −$17,850
Oklahoma $79,950 $91,015 −$3,260

Psychologist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do psychologists make in Kansas?

Psychologists in Kansas earn a median of $76,690 per year ($36.87 per hour), compared with $100,580 nationally.

Does Kansas pay psychologists well?

At $76,690, Kansas pays 24% below the national median for psychologists. An estimated 400 work in the state.

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