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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers average salary by city in Kansas
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $66,880 | $63,030 | $49,990 | $52,948 | 89 |
| Topeka | $58,070 | $57,050 | $46,120 | $46,399 | 89 |
| Lawrence | $52,430 | $50,430 | $44,670 | $42,182 | 90 |
| Manhattan | $50,420 | $49,040 | $43,570 | $40,679 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 51-9061.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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