Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $56,450 | $72,224 | -22% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.14 | $34.72 | -22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $62,653.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Elementary School Teacher in Kansas is $56,450, or about $27.14 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Elementary School Teachers is $72,224. Kansas is -22% below the national median.
Entry-level elementary school teachers in Kansas typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 14,350 elementary school teacher jobs on record and a median salary of $56,450, Kansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.