--- title: Jobs in Wichita, KS — Aerospace, Healthcare & Finance description: Find jobs in Wichita, KS — the Air Capital of the World with major hiring in aerospace, healthcare, and finance. Browse top employers and salary benchmarks. type: location_city url: https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/wichita date: 2026-09-28T19:12:34Z og_description: Wichita, KS — the Air Capital of the World — is hiring in aerospace, healthcare, and finance. Explore open roles. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0r8lzn.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 Wichita, KS — Aerospace, Healthcare & Finance **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:** 3,168 **Hiring momentum:** +0.0% — 118 new postings in the last 28 days vs 118 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods ## Summary - Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 4,189 - Median salary: $52K - Salary range (P25–P75): $39K – $98K - Remote share: 4.2% ## Market Insights — September 2026 *Based on 4,189 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026* - Pay in Wichita, KS runs 25% below the United States median ($52K vs $70K). - Industries with the most postings in Wichita, KS: Retail (14% of all postings), followed by Hospitals and Health Care and Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing. - New postings for Wichita, KS held steady in the last 28 days (118 vs 118 in the 28 days before). *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 Wichita, KS | Industry | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Retail | 593 | $31K | | Hospitals & Health Care | 382 | $48K | | Aviation & Aerospace Component Manufacturing | 269 | $78K | | Business Consulting & Services | 200 | $201K | | Restaurants | 150 | — | | Staffing & Recruiting | 122 | — | | Food & Beverage Services | 120 | $35K | | Government Administration | 104 | $48K | | Higher Education | 99 | $51K | | Transportation & Logistics | 89 | $43K | ## Top roles hiring in Wichita, KS | Role | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---| | Customer Service Representative | 151 | $38K | | Retail Sales Associate | 151 | $27K | | Registered Nurse | 139 | — | | Sales Representative | 73 | $95K | | Delivery Driver | 70 | — | | Assistant Manager | 66 | — | | CDL Driver | 49 | — | | General Manager | 48 | — | | Sales Manager | 43 | — | | Account Manager | 38 | — | ## Top hiring companies in Wichita, KS | Company | Total jobs | |---|---| | [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 107 | | [AutoZone Jobs & Careers — Auto Parts Retail](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/autozone?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 75 | **H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 70 employers filed 154 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them. ## Top visa sponsors in Wichita, KS | Company | Workers | Median filed wage | |---|---|---| | Wichita State University | 22 | — | | Spirit AeroSystems | 21 | — | | Molex | 10 | — | | Textron Aviation | 5 | — | | HCA Healthcare | 4 | — | ## Nearby cities hiring | City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary | |---|---|---|---| | [Jobs in Derby, KS — Salary & Top Employers](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/derby?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 10.8 mi | 124 | $62K | | [Jobs in Goddard, KS — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/goddard?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 13.2 mi | 0 | — | | [Jobs in Newton, KS — Hiring Now](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/newton?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24.4 mi | 116 | $54K | [All H1B sponsors in Wichita, KS](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/wichita-ks?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What industries are hiring most in Wichita, KS? Aerospace manufacturing is the defining sector — companies like Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, and Airbus employ tens of thousands. Healthcare, financial services, and oil and gas also provide substantial employment. ### Why is Wichita called the Air Capital of the World? Wichita earned the designation because more aircraft are manufactured here than anywhere else in the world. Major manufacturers including Beechcraft, Cessna, Learjet, and Boeing have historical roots in the city. ### What is a typical salary for jobs in Wichita, Kansas? Aerospace engineering and skilled manufacturing roles in Wichita often pay above the national median for those fields. Healthcare and finance salaries are also competitive. Check the salary benchmarks section for current figures. ### Who are the top employers hiring in Wichita? Spirit AeroSystems, Textron Aviation, Wesley Medical Center, Koch Industries, and Cargill are among the largest employers. The employers panel on this page lists current top hirers with active openings. ### Are there remote jobs available in Wichita, KS? Remote and hybrid roles exist in Wichita's tech, finance, and professional services sectors. Aerospace and manufacturing are largely in-person. Use the work-type filter to identify remote-eligible listings in the area. ## Related - [Browse all locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Search jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs?utm_source=ai_markdown)