How much does an elementary school teacher make in Kansas?
$56,450a year
Median yearly pay for elementary school teachers in Kansas. That is $27.14 an hour or $4,704 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.14
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 14,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,700Median: $56,450Highest 10%: $71,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,700 | $22.93 | |
| 25th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| Median | $56,450 | $27.14 | |
| 75th | $61,330 | $29.49 | |
| 90th | $71,730 | $34.49 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $61,060 |
| Topeka, KS | $58,950 |
| Wichita, KS | $58,640 |
| Lawrence, KS | $50,310 |
| Manhattan, KS | $49,520 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,140 |
| Joplin, MO | $48,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for elementary school teachers.
| 41. Louisiana | $58,770 |
| 42. Montana | $57,530 |
| 43. Arizona | $56,590 |
| 44. Kansas | $56,450 |
| 45. West Virginia | $55,630 |
| 46. North Carolina | $54,930 |
| 47. Arkansas | $52,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an elementary school teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $27.14 ($56,450 a year).
Do elementary school teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $56,450 against $63,970 nationally, 12% less.
Where does Kansas rank for elementary school teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays elementary school teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $61,060 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.