--- title: Jobs in Olathe, KS — Salary & Top Employers description: Find jobs in Olathe, KS. One of Kansas's fastest-growing cities has active hiring in technology, healthcare, and logistics. Browse salary data and top employers. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/olathe date: 2026-09-28T19:12:34Z og_description: Olathe, KS is one of the fastest-growing hiring markets in Kansas. Explore tech, healthcare, and logistics openings. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/etbxh8.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: United States url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations - label: Kansas url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas --- # Jobs in Olathe, KS — Salary & Top Employers **State:** [Kansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) **Open jobs:** 1,401 **Hiring momentum:** +70.3% — 109 new postings in the last 28 days vs 64 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,899 - Median salary: $44K - Salary range (P25–P75): $37K – $55K - Remote share: 1.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 1,899 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - New postings for Olathe, KS rose 70% in the last 28 days (109 vs 64 in the 28 days before). - Pay in Olathe, KS runs 38% below the United States median ($44K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Olathe, KS: Computer Hardware (14% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Wholesale Building Materials. *Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.* ## Top industries in Olathe, KS | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Computer Hardware | 257 | — | | Hospitals & Health Care | 240 | $44K | | Wholesale Building Materials | 189 | — | | Retail | 149 | $49K | | Software Development | 121 | $33K | | Government Administration | 94 | — | | Construction | 93 | — | | Facilities Services | 53 | — | | Electronics Manufacturing | 48 | — | | Transportation & Logistics | 45 | — | ## Top roles hiring in Olathe, KS | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Registered Nurse | 57 | — | | Retail Sales Associate | 51 | — | | Custodian / Cleaner | 44 | — | | Software Developer / Engineer | 40 | — | | Project Manager | 38 | — | | Customer Service Representative | 36 | — | | Warehouse Associate | 30 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Olathe, KS | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Faith Technologies Jobs & Careers — Electrical & Energy](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/faith-technologies?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 90 | | [Honeywell Jobs & Careers — Industrial Technology & Aerospace](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/honeywell?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 45 | | [ABM Industries Jobs & Careers — Facility Services](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/abm-industries?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 34 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 50 employers filed 110 petitions; 2% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Olathe, KS | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Garmin | 25 | — | | Panasonic North America | 15 | — | | T-Mobile | 8 | — | | Sara Software Systems, LLC | 5 | — | | H&R Block | 3 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Lenexa, KS — Tech, Logistics & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/lenexa?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 6.8 mi | 1350 | $48K | | [Jobs in Gardner, KS — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/gardner?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 7.6 mi | 115 | $40K | | [Jobs in Shawnee Mission, KS — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/shawnee-mission?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 8.6 mi | 122 | — | | [Jobs in Overland Park, KS — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/overland-park?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.6 mi | 4066 | $70K | | [Jobs in Shawnee, KS — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/shawnee?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.3 mi | 437 | $43K | | [Jobs in Leawood, KS — Finance, Tech & Healthcare](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/leawood?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.4 mi | 411 | $42K | | [Jobs in Bonner Springs, KS — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/bonner-springs?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 12.8 mi | 69 | — | ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Olathe, KS? Technology, healthcare, logistics, and manufacturing are the top sectors. Garmin's headquarters draws a tech talent cluster, while major hospital systems and distribution operations employ thousands across the city. ### Is Garmin a major employer in Olathe, KS? Yes — Garmin's global headquarters is based in Olathe and is one of the city's largest private employers. The company hires in engineering, software development, manufacturing, and business functions. ### What is a typical salary for jobs in Olathe, Kansas? Olathe salaries are among the higher end for Kansas given the tech and healthcare mix. Engineering and healthcare roles tend to pay above regional medians. Check the salary benchmarks section for current figures. ### Are remote jobs available in Olathe, KS? Remote and hybrid options are available, especially in tech and corporate roles tied to Olathe's growing professional base. Use the work-type filter to identify remote-eligible listings in the area. ### How do I explore jobs in neighboring Johnson County cities? Olathe is the county seat of Johnson County. Nearby Overland Park, Lenexa, and Gardner offer additional openings across the same metro job market. Use the Kansas state page to browse all Johnson County cities. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)