How much does a child make in Kansas?
$54,300a year
Median yearly pay for childs in Kansas. That is $26.11 an hour or $4,525 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.11
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,690Median: $54,300Highest 10%: $69,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,690 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $48,050 | $23.10 | |
| Median | $54,300 | $26.11 | |
| 75th | $61,470 | $29.55 | |
| 90th | $69,970 | $33.64 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $60,980 |
| Topeka, KS | $54,310 |
| Wichita, KS | $54,310 |
| Manhattan, KS | $53,130 |
| Kansas City, MO | $49,880 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,060 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for childs.
| 31. Tennessee | $56,310 |
| 32. New Mexico | $56,160 |
| 33. Texas | $55,680 |
| 34. Kansas | $54,300 |
| 35. Iowa | $52,250 |
| 36. West Virginia | $52,220 |
| 37. Utah | $52,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a child make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $26.11 ($54,300 a year).
Do childs make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $54,300 against $59,550 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Kansas rank for child pay?
Kansas ranks 34 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays childs the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $60,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.