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Secondary 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 | $61,480 | $61,840 | $53,110 | $48,948 | 89 |
| Lawrence | $60,050 | $62,080 | $48,860 | $47,879 | 90 |
| Topeka | $57,330 | $60,130 | $50,280 | $45,845 | 89 |
| Manhattan | $56,640 | $57,620 | $49,810 | $45,329 | 90 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in other states
Secondary 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 25-2031.
- 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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