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July 3, 2019
Kansas Occupational Statistics- Total Employees in the State: 1,375,400
- 1 Year Change in Employment: -93,490 (-6.4%)
- Average Annual Pay in the State: $45,278
- 1 Year Change in Annual Pay: $3,716 (8.9%)
Occupation Categories
There are 1,375,400 employed workers in Kansas. The occupation with the greatest number of workers is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which employs 219,120 people. This represents 15.9% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are Sales and Related Occupations and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which employ 127,920 and 122,590 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 219,120 | 15.9% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 127,920 | 9.3% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 122,590 | 8.9% |
| Production Occupations | 115,460 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 93,920 | 6.8% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 92,590 | 6.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 81,700 | 5.9% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 69,610 | 5.1% |
| Management Occupations | 62,660 | 4.6% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 60,260 | 4.4% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 57,550 | 4.2% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 50,270 | 3.7% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 40,390 | 2.9% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 40,090 | 2.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 34,560 | 2.5% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 28,870 | 2.1% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 24,110 | 1.8% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 16,980 | 1.2% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 16,970 | 1.2% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 8,520 | 0.6% |
| Legal Occupations | 7,440 | 0.5% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 3,820 | 0.3% |
Occupation Changes Since Last Year
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Production Occupations, which currently employs 115,460 people. In the last year, the number of workers has increased from 111,320 an increase of 4,140 or 3.7%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Business and Financial Operations Occupations and
Personal Care and Service Occupations, which increased 2,280 and 1,920 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Sales and Related Occupations, which currently employs 127,920 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 129,510 or 1.2%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations and
Computer and Mathematical Occupations, which decreased 1,590 and 1,340 respectively.
Occupation Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Personal Care and Service Occupations, which currently employs 50,270 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 35,140 an increase of 15,130 or 43.1%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Business and Financial Operations Occupations and
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations, which increased 13,570 and 9,000 respectively.
The occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Construction and Extraction Occupations, which currently employs 57,550 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has decreased from 65,020 or 11.5%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Sales and Related Occupations and
Office and Administrative Support Occupations, which decreased 6,020 and 3,500 respectively.
| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | 3,820 | 68.3% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | 50,270 | 43.1% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 69,610 | 24.2% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | 34,560 | 13.8% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 81,700 | 12.2% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 122,590 | 7.9% |
| Protective Service Occupations | 28,870 | 6.9% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | 16,980 | 5.3% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | 60,260 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 93,920 | 1.7% |
| Management Occupations | 62,660 | 0.1% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | 16,970 | -0.6% |
| Legal Occupations | 7,440 | -1.1% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | 92,590 | -1.4% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 219,120 | -1.6% |
| Production Occupations | 115,460 | -2.6% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | 40,090 | -2.7% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 127,920 | -4.5% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | 40,390 | -6.1% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | 57,550 | -11.5% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | 24,110 | -11.9% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | 8,520 | -28.3% |
Detailed Occupations
The detailed occupation with the greatest number of workers is
Retail Salespersons, which employs 38,040 people. This represents 2.8% of all workers in the state. The next 2 occupations that have the most workers are
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food and
Customer Service Representatives, which employ 34,360 and 33,780 respectively.
The Top 10 Occupations in Kansas are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % of State |
|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 38,040 | 2.8% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | 34,360 | 2.5% |
| Customer Service Representatives | 33,780 | 2.5% |
| Cashiers | 33,550 | 2.4% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive | 29,550 | 2.1% |
| Registered Nurses | 27,810 | 2.0% |
| Stock Clerks and Order Fillers | 22,410 | 1.6% |
| Nursing Assistants | 22,290 | 1.6% |
| Personal Care Aides | 21,450 | 1.6% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 21,200 | 1.5% |
Detailed Occupations Since 2009
The detailed occupation with the largest increase in the number of workers is
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Except Legal Medical and Executive, which currently employs 29,550 people. Since 2009, the number of workers has increased from 18,210 an increase of 11,340 or 62.3%. The next 2 detailed occupations that have the next largest change in workers are
Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food and
Customer Service Representatives, which increased 11,290 and 10,110 respectively.
The detailed occupation with the largest decrease in the number of workers is
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants, which currently employs 5,460 people. In the last year, the number of workers has decreased from 14,510 or 62.4%. The next 2 occupations that have the next largest decreases in workers are
Office Clerks General and
Home Health Aides, which decreased 6,990 and 5,880 respectively.
The Top 10 Detailed Occupations With The Largest Increase Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Animal Trainers | 360 | 620.0% |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | 830 | 492.9% |
| Education Training and Library Workers All Other | 660 | 450.0% |
| Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 190 | 375.0% |
| Mechanical Door Repairers | 370 | 362.5% |
| Cleaning Washing and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders | 260 | 333.3% |
| Parking Lot Attendants | 590 | 321.4% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers All Other | 420 | 320.0% |
| Human Resources Specialists | 5,430 | 293.5% |
| Electrical and Electronics Repairers Powerhouse Substation and Relay | 340 | 277.8% |
The 10 Occupations With The Largest Decrease Since 2009 are:| Occupation Category | # Employees | % Change |
|---|
| Funeral Service Managers | 50 | -90.2% |
| Chemical Plant and System Operators | 60 | -88.5% |
| Coil Winders Tapers and Finishers | 30 | -88.0% |
| Tax Examiners and Collectors and Revenue Agents | 80 | -85.2% |
| Motion Picture Projectionists | 50 | -83.3% |
| Cutters and Trimmers Hand | 130 | -81.7% |
| Surgeons | 170 | -80.0% |
| Agricultural Engineers | 30 | -78.6% |
| Painting Coating and Decorating Workers | 100 | -77.8% |
| Word Processors and Typists | 90 | -76.9% |
Occupation Pay
The occupation with the highest annual pay is
Management Occupations, which pays an average of $104,420 per year. This represents 130.6% above the state average pay. The next 2 occupations that have the highest average pay are
Legal Occupations and
Architecture and Engineering Occupations, which pay $78,140 and $78,040 per year, respectively.
| Occupation Category | Avg Pay | vs State Avg |
|---|
| Management Occupations | $104,420 | 230.6% |
| Legal Occupations | $78,140 | 172.6% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $78,040 | 172.4% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $73,230 | 161.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $69,570 | 153.6% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $68,190 | 150.6% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $66,120 | 146.0% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $46,700 | 103.1% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $45,800 | 101.2% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $45,310 | 100.1% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $44,810 | 99.0% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $42,090 | 93.0% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $40,750 | 90.0% |
| Production Occupations | $40,290 | 89.0% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $39,430 | 87.1% |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $38,300 | 84.6% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $35,580 | 78.6% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $33,790 | 74.6% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $29,420 | 65.0% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $27,800 | 61.4% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $24,780 | 54.7% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $21,740 | 48.0% |
Occupation Pay Changes Since 2009
The occupation with the largest increase in the average annual pay, since the recession ended in 2009, is
Management Occupations, which currently pays an average of $104,420 per year. Since 2009, pay has increased from $87,060 an increase of $17,360 or 19.9%. The next 2 occupations that pay the most to their workers are
Architecture and Engineering Occupations and
Life Physical and Social Science Occupations, which increased $11,330 and $10,350 respectively.
| Occupation Category | Annual $ | % Change |
|---|
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | $38,300 | 23.2% |
| Production Occupations | $40,290 | 21.9% |
| Arts Design Entertainment Sports and Media Occupations | $44,810 | 20.3% |
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | $35,580 | 20.0% |
| Management Occupations | $104,420 | 19.9% |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations | $27,800 | 19.6% |
| Healthcare Support Occupations | $29,420 | 19.5% |
| Farming Fishing and Forestry Occupations | $33,790 | 19.3% |
| Life Physical and Social Science Occupations | $66,120 | 18.6% |
| Sales and Related Occupations | $39,430 | 17.6% |
| Personal Care and Service Occupations | $24,780 | 17.5% |
| Architecture and Engineering Occupations | $78,040 | 17.0% |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | $68,190 | 16.8% |
| Community and Social Service Occupations | $42,090 | 16.8% |
| Construction and Extraction Occupations | $45,310 | 15.6% |
| Education Training and Library Occupations | $45,800 | 15.6% |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | $21,740 | 14.1% |
| Installation Maintenance and Repair Occupations | $46,700 | 14.0% |
| Protective Service Occupations | $40,750 | 12.9% |
| Computer and Mathematical Occupations | $73,230 | 12.7% |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | $69,570 | 11.5% |
| Legal Occupations | $78,140 | 1.7% |
Detailed Occupation Annual Compensation
The detailed occupation that pays their workers the most is
Surgeons, which pays $282,940 per year. This represents 624.9% above the state average of $45,278. The next 2 occupations that pay their workers the most are
Psychiatrists and
Family and General Practitioners, which pay $226,090 and $215,450 respectively.
Highest Paid OccupationsThe Top 10 Paying Occupations in Kansas are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Surgeons | $282,940 | 624.9% |
| Psychiatrists | $226,090 | 499.3% |
| Family and General Practitioners | $215,450 | 475.8% |
| Internists General | $197,440 | 436.1% |
| Physicians and Surgeons All Other | $191,430 | 422.8% |
| Obstetricians and Gynecologists | $190,050 | 419.7% |
| Dentists General | $179,100 | 395.6% |
| Chief Executives | $172,100 | 380.1% |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $159,600 | 352.5% |
| Sales Managers | $147,230 | 325.2% |
Lowest Paid OccupationsThe 10 Lowest Paying Occupations in Kansas are:
| Occupation Category | Ann'l Pay | % of State |
|---|
| Hosts and Hostesses Restaurant Lounge and Coffee Shop | $18,610 | 41.1% |
| Bartenders | $19,160 | 42.3% |
| Counter Attendants Cafeteria Food Concession and Coffee Shop | $19,300 | 42.6% |
| Lifeguards Ski Patrol and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $19,560 | 43.2% |
| Dishwashers | $19,750 | 43.6% |
| Cooks Fast Food | $19,760 | 43.6% |
| Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers Including Fast Food | $19,910 | 44.0% |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $20,130 | 44.5% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $20,140 | 44.5% |
| Food Servers Nonrestaurant | $20,390 | 45.0% |
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