How much does a middle school teacher make in Kansas?
$60,580a year
Median yearly pay for middle school teachers in Kansas. That is $29.13 an hour or $5,048 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.13
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $48,290Median: $60,580Highest 10%: $78,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,290 | $23.22 | |
| 25th | $50,300 | $24.18 | |
| Median | $60,580 | $29.13 | |
| 75th | $64,320 | $30.92 | |
| 90th | $78,430 | $37.71 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $62,570 |
| Wichita, KS | $61,300 |
| Topeka, KS | $59,520 |
| Lawrence, KS | $59,400 |
| Manhattan, KS | $54,980 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $50,600 |
| Joplin, MO | $49,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for middle school teachers.
| 36. South Carolina | $60,810 |
| 37. Indiana | $60,700 |
| 38. Tennessee | $60,690 |
| 39. Kansas | $60,580 |
| 40. Iowa | $60,450 |
| 41. North Dakota | $60,100 |
| 42. Arizona | $59,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a middle school teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $29.13 ($60,580 a year).
Do middle school teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $60,580 against $64,370 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kansas rank for middle school teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays middle school teachers the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $62,570 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.