How much does a lawyer make in Kansas?
$106,700a year
Median yearly pay for lawyers in Kansas. That is $51.27 an hour or $8,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $51.27
- Vs. national median
- -33%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,300Median: $106,700Highest 10%: $213,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,300 | $36.68 | |
| 25th | $83,810 | $40.29 | |
| Median | $106,700 | $51.27 | |
| 75th | $159,300 | $76.59 | |
| 90th | $213,400 | $102.58 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $134,600 |
| Manhattan, KS | $124,200 |
| Wichita, KS | $121,500 |
| Lawrence, KS | $103,100 |
| Topeka, KS | $102,500 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $97,370 |
| Joplin, MO | $96,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for lawyers.
| 38. Maine | $113,100 |
| 39. Nebraska | $109,200 |
| 40. North Dakota | $106,900 |
| 41. Kansas | $106,700 |
| 42. Louisiana | $104,100 |
| 43. Montana | $103,700 |
| 44. Idaho | $103,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a lawyer make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $51.27 ($106,700 a year).
Do lawyers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $106,700 against $159,700 nationally, 33% less.
Where does Kansas rank for lawyer pay?
Kansas ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays lawyers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $134,600 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.