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# Jobs in Salina, KS — Salary & Top Employers

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**Open jobs:** 310
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 451
- Median salary: $43K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $35K – $54K
- Remote share: 4.9%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 451 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Pay in Salina, KS runs 38% below the United States median ($43K vs $70K).
- Industries with the most postings in Salina, KS: Retail (19% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and General Manufacturing.

*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 Salina, KS

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 87 | $35K |
| Hospitals & Health Care | 63 | — |
| Manufacturing | 38 | — |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 7 employers filed 20 petitions.

## Top visa sponsors in Salina, KS

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Salina Regional Health Center | 9 | — |
| Kansas State University | 5 | — |
| Schwan's Home Delivery | 4 | — |
| Premier Hospitalists of Kansas | 1 | — |
| The Land Institute | 1 | — |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Salina, KS?

Healthcare, manufacturing, food processing, and logistics are the top sectors. Salina Regional Health Center is among the area's largest single employers, alongside several manufacturing and distribution operations.
### What is a typical salary for jobs in Salina, Kansas?

Wages in Salina are broadly in line with the north-central Kansas regional average. Healthcare and industrial roles tend to pay above median. See the salary benchmarks section on this page for current figures.
### Who are the top employers hiring in Salina?

Salina Regional Health Center, manufacturing firms, and food processing companies are among the top employers. The employers panel on this page shows current top hirers with open positions.
### Are there remote job options in Salina, KS?

Remote roles are available in professional services and some administrative functions, though Salina's economy skews toward in-person work. Use the work-type filter to identify remote-eligible listings.
### How can I search for jobs in other central Kansas cities?

The Kansas state page links all cities. Hutchinson is about 45 miles south and shares Salina's manufacturing and healthcare job profile. Wichita, about 90 miles south, offers the state's largest job market.
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