Top Paying Jobs in Kansas
Kansas has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 129,980 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Anesthesiologists ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrists ($278,100). The cost of living index is 89.54 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,066/month.
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$130K
Avg. median salary
89.54
Cost of living index
$1,066
Median 2BR rent
2,966,986
Population
Highest paying careers in Kansas
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anesthesiologists | Healthcare | $437K | $210.11/hr |
| 2 | Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | Healthcare | $312K | $149.82/hr |
| 3 | Psychiatrists | Healthcare | $278K | $133.7/hr |
| 4 | Family Medicine Physicians | Healthcare | $229K | $110.28/hr |
| 5 | Physicians, Pathologists | Healthcare | $224K | $107.83/hr |
| 6 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $222K | $106.51/hr |
| 7 | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | Healthcare | $221K | $106.14/hr |
| 8 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $212K | $101.97/hr |
| 9 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $210K | $100.89/hr |
| 10 | Radiologists | Healthcare | $180K | $86.53/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kansas
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Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,066/mo
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