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Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 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 | $60,580 | $61,300 | $52,790 | $48,275 | 89 |
| Lawrence | $57,330 | $59,400 | $48,500 | $45,845 | 90 |
| Topeka | $57,270 | $59,520 | $51,000 | $45,800 | 89 |
| Manhattan | $54,700 | $54,980 | $49,230 | $43,879 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary by city and state
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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 25-2022.
- 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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