How much does a secondary school teacher make in Kansas?
$59,920a year
Median yearly pay for secondary school teachers in Kansas. That is $28.81 an hour or $4,993 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.81
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,860
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,630Median: $59,920Highest 10%: $76,230
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,630 | $22.90 | |
| 25th | $49,440 | $23.77 | |
| Median | $59,920 | $28.81 | |
| 75th | $64,160 | $30.85 | |
| 90th | $76,230 | $36.65 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $62,080 |
| Wichita, KS | $61,840 |
| Kansas City, MO | $61,200 |
| Topeka, KS | $60,130 |
| Manhattan, KS | $57,620 |
| Joplin, MO | $50,690 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,790 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for secondary school teachers.
| 39. Iowa | $61,200 |
| 40. Montana | $60,990 |
| 41. Florida | $60,410 |
| 42. Kansas | $59,920 |
| 43. Louisiana | $59,850 |
| 44. Arkansas | $59,660 |
| 45. Missouri | $59,240 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a secondary school teacher make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $28.81 ($59,920 a year).
Do secondary school teachers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $59,920 against $72,040 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Kansas rank for secondary school teacher pay?
Kansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays secondary school teachers the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $62,080 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.