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💰 COL Index: 93 — Below Avg Cost

Salaries in Overland Park, KS

Modeled occupation planning estimates with gross-pay and cost-context formulas.

Model generated 2026-02-26 · Methodology reviewed July 16, 2026 · 39 selected occupations

Selected-Role Model Average
$52,494
unweighted modeled medians; not a worker average
Purchasing-Power Model
$56,263
model average ÷ 93.3 × 100
Highest Modeled Role
Software Developer
$124,702
City 1BR Rent Reference
$839
monthly context; not a current quote

What does the salary model mean for Overland Park?

$52,494 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for these 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all local workers.

Model average$52,494/year
Gross monthly equivalent$4,375/month
Household income context$97,176

Keep the measures separate: gross monthly salary is before taxes and deductions; household income can include multiple earners; the selected-role model average is not weighted by local employment.

🏆 Highest Modeled Values in This 39-Role Set

Ranked by modeled annual occupation median. These are planning estimates, not direct local OEWS rows.

🥇 -2% vs national

Software Developer

$124,702
💡 Purchasing-power model $133,657
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $59.95/hr
National projected growth +17.0%
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🥈 -2% vs national

Accountant

$84,349
💡 Purchasing-power model $90,406
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $40.55/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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🥉 -2% vs national

Elementary School Teacher

$62,390
💡 Purchasing-power model $66,870
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $30.00/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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4️⃣ -2% vs national

Electrician

$60,312
💡 Purchasing-power model $64,643
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $29.00/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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5️⃣ -2% vs national

Real Estate Agent

$60,244
💡 Purchasing-power model $64,570
⏱ Hourly modeled equivalent $28.96/hr
National projected growth +3.0%
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📋 Complete Salary Guide — All 39 Occupations in Overland Park

Purchasing-power equivalent = modeled annual median divided by the planning cost index (93.3/100). It does not estimate taxes or take-home pay. This city cost reference is below 100.

Showing all 39 occupations.

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1 Software Developer $124,702
2 Accountant $84,349
3 Elementary School Teacher $62,390
4 Electrician $60,312
5 Real Estate Agent $60,244
6 Heavy Truck Driver $52,022
7 Data Analyst $48,995
8 Paralegal $48,995
9 Carpenter $48,995
10 Physical Therapist $48,995
11 Human Resources Specialist $48,995
12 Financial Analyst $48,995
13 Pharmacist $48,995
14 HVAC Technician $48,995
15 Nursing Assistant (CNA) $48,995
16 Welder $48,995
17 Nail Technician $48,995
18 Cosmetologist $48,995
19 Personal Trainer $48,995
20 Chef/Head Cook $48,995
21 Auto Mechanic $48,995
22 Social Worker $48,995
23 Pharmacy Technician $48,995
24 Veterinary Technician $48,995
25 Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) $48,995
26 Dental Assistant $48,995
27 Firefighter $48,995
28 Construction Manager $48,995
29 Dental Hygienist $48,995
30 Web Developer $48,995
31 Medical Assistant $48,995
32 Loan Officer $48,995
33 Insurance Agent $48,995
34 Project Manager $48,995
35 Police Officer $48,995
36 Graphic Designer $48,995
37 Plumber $48,995
38 Marketing Manager $48,995
39 Security Guard $35,413

OCity planning estimates. National occupation references are inputs; displayed city values are modeled rather than direct local BLS occupation rows.

Overland Park salary model: formulas, sources and limitations

Stored occupation model comparison

modeled estimate ÷ stored national reference = row comparison

On this owner, estimate-to-reference ratios are 0.311×–1.469× across occupations. Ratios can vary by occupation, so this is not described as one citywide multiplier or a direct local OEWS download.

Purchasing-power equivalent

modeled estimate ÷ 93.3 × 100

This comparison does not estimate taxes or take-home pay and is not an official BLS adjustment.

Limitations. “Average” is unweighted across selected occupations. Growth fields are national occupation projections, not local forecasts. City and metro geographies can differ. Repeated stored employment counts are not presented as local jobs.
BLS OEWS methodologyBLS national projectionsCensus/ACS income context

Model generated 2026-02-26; methodology reviewed July 16, 2026.

🏙️ Living Costs in Overland Park

🏠
1BR Rent
$839/mo
🏡
2BR Rent
$1,048/mo
🏘️
Median Home
$523,000
📉
Unemployment
2.9%
💳
Median Income
$97,176
🎓
College Educated
63%
🚶
Walk Score
45/100
📊
Cost of Living
93
Below Avg Cost
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❓ Overland Park Salary FAQ

What does the average salary in Overland Park mean on this page?

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$52,494 is the unweighted arithmetic average of the modeled medians for 39 selected occupations. It is not an official mean or median for all Overland Park workers.

What is the monthly salary estimate in Overland Park?

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The selected-occupation model average equals about $4,375 per month before taxes and deductions. This gross arithmetic conversion is not take-home pay or household income.

What is a good salary in Overland Park?

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There is no universal threshold. Household size, current housing quotes, taxes, debt, benefits, transportation and other recurring costs determine fit. The figures here are planning references, not affordability guarantees.

Are these direct local BLS salary observations for Overland Park?

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No. Each stored city planning estimate is compared with its stored national occupation reference. The estimate-to-reference relationship is 0.311×–1.469× across occupations; it is not represented as one universal city multiplier or a direct local BLS observation.

📝 Planning Takeaways for Overland Park

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