Economists Salary in Kansas
Economists in Kansas earn a median of $138,790 a year, +11% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $138,790
- vs. U.S. median
- +11% ($124,720)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,610; the top 10% earn over $238,990. Nationally the range is $67,360 to $238,060.
States ranked near Kansas
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- Environmental Economists$138,790 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Financial Quantitative Analysts$51,160 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Business Intelligence Analysts$98,130 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Survey Researchers$57,700 median in Kansas
- Actuaries$125,010 median in Kansas
- Statisticians$111,780 median in Kansas
Economists pay in Kansas
How much do economists make in Kansas?
The median is $138,790 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $67,610 and the top 10% earn over $238,990. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for economists?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 40 (+11% vs. the national median of $124,720). Living costs are not included.