How much does an economist make in Kansas?
$138,800a year
Median yearly pay for economists in Kansas. That is $66.73 an hour or $11,570 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.73
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 40
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $67,610Median: $138,800Highest 10%: $239,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,610 | $32.50 | |
| 25th | $117,800 | $56.64 | |
| Median | $138,800 | $66.73 | |
| 75th | $205,800 | $98.93 | |
| 90th | $239,000 | $114.90 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $128,500 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for economists.
| 2. New Jersey | $167,600 |
| 3. Delaware | $159,100 |
| 4. Maryland | $144,700 |
| 5. Kansas | $138,800 |
| 6. Virginia | $137,600 |
| 7. New York | $136,700 |
| 8. North Carolina | $136,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an economist make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $66.73 ($138,800 a year).
Do economists make more in Kansas than the national average?
Yes: $138,800 against $124,700 nationally, 11% more.
Where does Kansas rank for economist pay?
Kansas ranks 5 of 40 states.
Which city in Kansas pays economists the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $128,500 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.