How much does a life make in Wichita?
$68,640a year
Median yearly pay for lifes in the Wichita, KS metro area. That is $33.00 an hour or $5,720 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.00
- Vs. national median
- +10%
- Rank among cities
- 27 of 182
- Jobs in the area
- 300
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $42,550Median: $68,640Highest 10%: $105,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,550 | $20.46 | |
| 25th | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| Median | $68,640 | $33.00 | |
| 75th | $85,820 | $41.26 | |
| 90th | $105,100 | $50.54 |
Other cities in Kansas
Median yearly pay for lifes.
| Joplin, MO | $57,110 |
| Kansas City, MO | $55,660 |
Related jobs in Wichita
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Salaries for every job in Wichita, KSFrequently asked questions
How much does a life make an hour in Wichita?
The median hourly pay in the Wichita, KS metro area is $33.00 ($68,640 a year).
Do lifes make more in Wichita than the national average?
Yes: $68,640 against $62,280 nationally, 10% more.
How does Wichita compare with the rest of Kansas?
The median in Kansas is $65,270, so Wichita pays 5% more.
Where does Wichita rank for life pay?
27 of 182 metro areas with data.
How much does a life make starting out in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $105,100 or more.
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.