Which sector pays the most premium in Kansas?

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Kansas: +4.3% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $39,300/yr vs national $37,695/yr).

Which sector pays below average in Kansas?

Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Kansas: −23.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $49,260/yr vs national $64,550/yr).

How does Kansas compare to other states for sector pay?

Kansas (KS) has 3 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 19 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

Kansas — sector wage premiums across 22 occupational sectors

Which sectors in Kansas pay above the national average?

As of May 2025 BLS OEWS data, Kansas pays +4.3% above the national average for Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (state median: $39,300 vs national approx. $37,695). Across 22 sectors, Kansas's highest-premium sector is Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Re-dated annually from BLS OEWS.

Source:U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups·As of May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · updated annually (BLS OEWS) · last refreshed 20 June 2026

Gera US Sector Pay Premium Index

Kansas's top sector premium: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations at GUPPI +4.3% (national avg: $37,695).

How this is calculated

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations +4.3%

Kansas — GUPPI across all occupational sectors (BLS OEWS May 2025)

#	Sector	State median	National avg	GUPPI
1	Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations	$39,300	$37,695	+4.3%
2	Production Occupations	$48,160	$46,816	+2.9%
3	Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	$44,460	$43,676	+1.8%
4	Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	$58,350	$59,120	−1.3%
5	Healthcare Support Occupations	$36,640	$37,607	−2.6%
6	Protective Service Occupations	$49,200	$51,939	−5.3%
7	Office and Administrative Support Occupations	$44,670	$47,910	−6.8%
8	Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations	$35,820	$38,525	−7.0%
9	Sales and Related Occupations	$35,800	$39,171	−8.6%
10	Construction and Extraction Occupations	$54,960	$60,202	−8.7%
11	Management Occupations	$115,640	$126,800	−8.8%
12	Business and Financial Operations Occupations	$77,380	$85,690	−9.7%
13	Community and Social Service Occupations	$50,550	$57,575	−12.2%
14	Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations	$29,270	$33,497	−12.6%
15	Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations	$78,140	$90,805	−13.9%
16	Personal Care and Service Occupations	$30,530	$35,534	−14.1%
17	Architecture and Engineering Occupations	$85,390	$100,184	−14.8%
18	Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations	$72,690	$85,407	−14.9%
19	Computer and Mathematical Occupations	$94,050	$113,425	−17.1%
20	Educational Instruction and Library Occupations	$49,250	$61,160	−19.5%
21	Legal Occupations	$82,400	$106,531	−22.7%
22	Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations	$49,260	$64,550	−23.7%

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Frequently asked questions

Which sector pays the most premium in Kansas?: Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations has the highest sector GUPPI in Kansas: +4.3% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $39,300/yr vs national $37,695/yr).
Which sector pays below average in Kansas?: Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations has the lowest sector GUPPI in Kansas: −23.7% (BLS OEWS May 2025 median $49,260/yr vs national $64,550/yr).
How does Kansas compare to other states for sector pay?: Kansas (KS) has 3 sectors paying above the national employment-weighted average and 19 sectors below. Use the Gera Sector Pay Premium Index to browse all 22 sectors for any state.

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Data source

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — Major Group Rollups · May 2025 state estimates (major-group rollup) · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)

GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All sectors