Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

Salaries in Lawrence, KS

Comprehensive compensation, employment metrics, and cost-of-living purchasing power analysis for the Lawrence, KS labor market.

Cities covered
🏙️ Baldwin City 🏙️ Edgerton 🏙️ Eudora 🏙️ Lawrence 🏙️ Lecompton 🏙️ Wellsville 🏙️ Berryton 🏙️ Overbrook 🏙️ Tecumseh 66006
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🏙️ Baldwin City 🏙️ Edgerton 🏙️ Eudora 🏙️ Lawrence 🏙️ Lecompton 🏙️ Wellsville 🏙️ Berryton 🏙️ Overbrook 🏙️ Tecumseh 66006
ZIP codes covered
📮 66021 📮 66025 📮 66044 📮 66045 📮 66046 📮 66047 📮 66049 📮 66050 📮 66092 📮 66409 📮 66524 📮 66542
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📮 66021 📮 66025 📮 66044 📮 66045 📮 66046 📮 66047 📮 66049 📮 66050 📮 66092 📮 66409 📮 66524 📮 66542
Cost of Living (RPP)
90.9
U.S. Baseline = 100.0
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All Items90.9
Services93
Housing74.1
Goods96.5
Utilities92.8
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Occupations in Lawrence, KS

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Occupation ▲▼ Median Salary ▲▼ Employment ▲▼ RPP-Adjusted ▲▼ Profile
▶Chief Executives $164,800 60 — View profile →
▶General and Operations Managers $85,110 850 — View profile →
▶Marketing Managers $148,550 80 — View profile →
▶Sales Managers $189,740 180 — View profile →
▶Administrative Services Managers $111,780 50 — View profile →
▶Facilities Managers $105,070 60 — View profile →
▶Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,920 130 — View profile →
▶Financial Managers $171,290 170 — View profile →
▶Industrial Production Managers $126,170 60 — View profile →
▶Human Resources Managers $112,130 70 — View profile →
▶Construction Managers $121,660 110 — View profile →
▶Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare $53,680 40 — View profile →
▶Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $83,240 90 — View profile →
▶Education Administrators, Postsecondary $140,710 420 — View profile →
▶Architectural and Engineering Managers $156,080 60 — View profile →
▶Food Service Managers $70,290 90 — View profile →
▶Medical and Health Services Managers $127,760 170 — View profile →
▶Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers $61,330 110 — View profile →
▶Social and Community Service Managers $79,990 90 — View profile →
▶Managers, All Other $103,800 170 — View profile →
▶Buyers and Purchasing Agents $63,770 150 — View profile →
▶Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators $90,170 30 — View profile →
▶Compliance Officers $76,700 130 — View profile →
▶Cost Estimators $70,630 70 — View profile →
▶Human Resources Specialists $64,130 230 — View profile →
▶Project Management Specialists $93,420 150 — View profile →
▶Management Analysts $83,080 180 — View profile →
▶Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners $53,120 70 — View profile →
▶Fundraisers $65,820 170 — View profile →
▶Training and Development Specialists $64,770 220 — View profile →
▶Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $67,060 260 — View profile →
▶Business Operations Specialists, All Other $72,100 410 — View profile →
▶Accountants and Auditors $79,050 400 — View profile →
▶Financial and Investment Analysts $83,260 100 — View profile →
▶Personal Financial Advisors $91,780 170 — View profile →
▶Loan Officers $100,480 80 — View profile →
▶Financial Specialists, All Other $48,190 50 — View profile →
▶Computer Systems Analysts $82,360 160 — View profile →
▶Information Security Analysts $67,010 130 — View profile →
▶Computer Network Support Specialists $49,570 30 — View profile →
▶Computer User Support Specialists $56,760 270 — View profile →
▶Computer Network Architects $85,330 90 — View profile →
▶Network and Computer Systems Administrators $80,770 120 — View profile →
▶Computer Programmers $84,950 60 — View profile →
▶Software Developers $104,990 410 — View profile →
▶Web Developers $78,080 40 — View profile →
▶Computer Occupations, All Other $84,220 60 — View profile →
▶Operations Research Analysts $87,380 40 — View profile →
▶Architects, Except Landscape and Naval $91,860 90 — View profile →
▶Civil Engineers $97,220 150 — View profile →
▶Electrical Engineers N/A 50 — View profile →
▶Industrial Engineers N/A 100 — View profile →
▶Mechanical Engineers $94,990 60 — View profile →
▶Architectural and Civil Drafters $60,380 30 — View profile →
▶Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians $60,560 N/A — View profile →
▶Food Scientists and Technologists $64,210 40 — View profile →
▶Chemists $96,050 60 — View profile →
▶School Psychologists $84,740 30 — View profile →
▶Chemical Technicians $60,230 N/A — View profile →
▶Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $109,740 40 — View profile →
▶Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $50,850 230 — View profile →
▶Rehabilitation Counselors $41,980 50 — View profile →
▶Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $64,370 170 — View profile →
▶Child, Family, and School Social Workers $60,980 130 — View profile →
▶Healthcare Social Workers $63,010 30 — View profile →
▶Social and Human Service Assistants $45,040 360 — View profile →
▶Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other $45,210 90 — View profile →
▶Lawyers $103,070 140 — View profile →
▶Paralegals and Legal Assistants $52,530 110 — View profile →
▶Business Teachers, Postsecondary $169,130 150 — View profile →
▶Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary $170,660 40 — View profile →
▶Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary $109,630 40 — View profile →
▶Communications Teachers, Postsecondary $109,350 120 — View profile →
▶English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary $83,490 90 — View profile →
▶Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary $105,820 30 — View profile →
▶Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education $35,530 90 — View profile →
▶Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education $54,400 50 — View profile →
▶Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $50,310 450 — View profile →
▶Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,400 230 — View profile →
▶Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $62,080 370 — View profile →
▶Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $48,930 70 — View profile →
▶Self-Enrichment Teachers $39,590 70 — View profile →
▶Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $36,940 80 — View profile →
▶Tutors $23,630 200 — View profile →
▶Librarians and Media Collections Specialists $64,990 110 — View profile →
▶Library Technicians $49,400 50 — View profile →
▶Instructional Coordinators $61,900 340 — View profile →
▶Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $22,360 590 — View profile →
▶Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other $51,690 70 — View profile →
▶Graphic Designers $54,290 120 — View profile →
▶Coaches and Scouts $52,460 150 — View profile →
▶Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $44,930 40 — View profile →
▶Public Relations Specialists $58,040 170 — View profile →
▶Editors $65,460 50 — View profile →
▶Pharmacists $133,880 160 — View profile →
▶Physician Assistants $126,340 30 — View profile →
▶Occupational Therapists $101,060 50 — View profile →
▶Physical Therapists $99,620 110 — View profile →
▶Speech-Language Pathologists $85,130 50 — View profile →
▶Registered Nurses $78,020 700 — View profile →
▶Nurse Practitioners $126,650 100 — View profile →
▶Family Medicine Physicians $275,960 30 — View profile →
▶Physicians, All Other $432,860 80 — View profile →
▶Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $76,520 70 — View profile →
▶Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,020 70 — View profile →
▶Pharmacy Technicians $39,620 180 — View profile →
▶Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $46,700 40 — View profile →
▶Ophthalmic Medical Technicians $47,620 30 — View profile →
▶Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,400 150 — View profile →
▶Medical Records Specialists $47,590 70 — View profile →
▶Athletic Trainers $60,820 40 — View profile →
▶Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,700 750 — View profile →
▶Nursing Assistants $38,520 540 — View profile →
▶Massage Therapists $48,880 40 — View profile →
▶Medical Assistants $37,170 210 — View profile →
▶Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $37,720 50 — View profile →
▶Phlebotomists $45,590 40 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $102,210 100 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $128,760 50 — View profile →
▶Firefighters $51,930 70 — View profile →
▶Detectives and Criminal Investigators $93,020 30 — View profile →
▶Police and Sheriff’s Patrol Officers $63,380 200 — View profile →
▶Security Guards $35,080 160 — View profile →
▶Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $29,190 80 — View profile →
▶Chefs and Head Cooks $44,700 80 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers $38,440 580 — View profile →
▶Cooks, Fast Food $29,700 110 — View profile →
▶Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria $36,080 180 — View profile →
▶Cooks, Restaurant $35,140 690 — View profile →
▶Food Preparation Workers $31,350 350 — View profile →
▶Bartenders $29,980 470 — View profile →
▶Fast Food and Counter Workers $28,320 2,880 — View profile →
▶Waiters and Waitresses $37,230 1,190 — View profile →
▶Food Servers, Nonrestaurant $26,550 130 — View profile →
▶Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers $22,620 150 — View profile →
▶Dishwashers $27,590 130 — View profile →
▶Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop $27,040 270 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers $50,610 70 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers $61,080 40 — View profile →
▶Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $34,260 600 — View profile →
▶Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners $33,910 300 — View profile →
▶Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers $38,440 360 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $50,310 40 — View profile →
▶Animal Caretakers $28,660 160 — View profile →
▶Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,020 220 — View profile →
▶Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,180 100 — View profile →
▶Manicurists and Pedicurists $28,470 110 — View profile →
▶Childcare Workers $29,090 240 — View profile →
▶Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $34,560 310 — View profile →
▶Recreation Workers $31,760 210 — View profile →
▶Residential Advisors $46,950 50 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $47,590 370 — View profile →
▶Cashiers $29,270 1,310 — View profile →
▶Counter and Rental Clerks $43,280 120 — View profile →
▶Parts Salespersons $37,910 90 — View profile →
▶Retail Salespersons $31,320 1,430 — View profile →
▶Insurance Sales Agents $60,120 130 — View profile →
▶Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents $78,460 30 — View profile →
▶Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $78,410 360 — View profile →
▶Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products N/A 40 — View profile →
▶Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $75,560 320 — View profile →
▶Real Estate Sales Agents $37,740 80 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers $66,470 360 — View profile →
▶Billing and Posting Clerks N/A 90 — View profile →
▶Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks $48,290 630 — View profile →
▶Tellers $37,450 120 — View profile →
▶Court, Municipal, and License Clerks $46,760 40 — View profile →
▶Customer Service Representatives $37,800 1,090 — View profile →
▶Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks $30,550 80 — View profile →
▶Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan $43,240 80 — View profile →
▶Library Assistants, Clerical $40,270 70 — View profile →
▶Loan Interviewers and Clerks $57,890 70 — View profile →
▶New Accounts Clerks $47,240 50 — View profile →
▶Receptionists and Information Clerks $35,410 260 — View profile →
▶Information and Record Clerks, All Other $42,380 120 — View profile →
▶Postal Service Mail Carriers $70,530 100 — View profile →
▶Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks $59,010 170 — View profile →
▶Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks $44,090 180 — View profile →
▶Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants $67,090 140 — View profile →
▶Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,770 40 — View profile →
▶Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $44,010 270 — View profile →
▶Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive $42,630 1,230 — View profile →
▶Office Clerks, General $31,040 30 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers $78,920 200 — View profile →
▶Carpenters $59,800 280 — View profile →
▶Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers $60,230 100 — View profile →
▶Construction Laborers $47,680 280 — View profile →
▶Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators $60,080 120 — View profile →
▶Electricians $61,070 140 — View profile →
▶Painters, Construction and Maintenance $39,190 90 — View profile →
▶Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters $59,280 130 — View profile →
▶Construction and Building Inspectors $76,080 30 — View profile →
▶Highway Maintenance Workers $53,880 40 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $78,710 160 — View profile →
▶Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers $60,380 80 — View profile →
▶Automotive Body and Related Repairers $46,240 40 — View profile →
▶Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,880 240 — View profile →
▶Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $57,590 30 — View profile →
▶Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians $50,650 50 — View profile →
▶Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $59,390 130 — View profile →
▶Industrial Machinery Mechanics $66,010 160 — View profile →
▶Maintenance Workers, Machinery $63,980 60 — View profile →
▶Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $110,180 30 — View profile →
▶Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $48,020 480 — View profile →
▶Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other $45,640 30 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers $79,800 250 — View profile →
▶Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators $45,330 350 — View profile →
▶Bakers $32,710 60 — View profile →
▶Butchers and Meat Cutters $39,260 50 — View profile →
▶Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic $48,130 80 — View profile →
▶Machinists $50,460 60 — View profile →
▶Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers $48,180 70 — View profile →
▶Prepress Technicians and Workers $48,490 80 — View profile →
▶Printing Press Operators $41,890 500 — View profile →
▶Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $30,120 40 — View profile →
▶Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators $60,530 80 — View profile →
▶Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $46,800 60 — View profile →
▶Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers $50,430 210 — View profile →
▶Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders $46,840 160 — View profile →
▶Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders $48,700 60 — View profile →
▶Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators $51,280 30 — View profile →
▶Helpers--Production Workers $43,420 60 — View profile →
▶First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $58,200 130 — View profile →
▶Driver/Sales Workers $31,940 50 — View profile →
▶Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $59,050 420 — View profile →
▶Light Truck Drivers $42,960 260 — View profile →
▶Bus Drivers, School $45,930 130 — View profile →
▶Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs $33,070 50 — View profile →
▶Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants $36,010 50 — View profile →
▶Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $44,650 180 — View profile →
▶Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,420 100 — View profile →
▶Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $43,190 530 — View profile →
▶Packers and Packagers, Hand $44,370 90 — View profile →
▶Stockers and Order Fillers $36,340 950 — View profile →