Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Labor Force
337,724
Employed
323,088
Unemployed
14,636
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Wichita, KS
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Pediatricians, General | $228,820 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $205,540 |
| Chief Executives | $198,910 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $163,230 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $156,130 |
| Purchasing Managers | $155,970 |
| Financial Managers | $155,060 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $154,310 |
| Physicians, All Other | $151,470 |
| Marketing Managers | $150,210 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.