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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State-level averages. Salaries, rent, and cost of living vary significantly between metros. For more accurate data, select a metro area from the list below or browse all metros.
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $98K | $47.12/hr |
| 92 | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Science | $98K | $47.04/hr |
| 93 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.76/hr |
| 94 | Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $97K | N/A |
| 95 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.58/hr |
| 96 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $96K | $46.3/hr |
| 97 | Teachers and Instructors, All Other | Education | $95K | N/A |
| 98 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $94K | $45.43/hr |
| 99 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.23/hr |
| 100 | Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $94K | N/A |
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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