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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $165K | $79.25/hr |
| 12 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $160K | $76.99/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $160K | $76.92/hr |
| 14 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $160K | $76.85/hr |
| 15 | Air Traffic Controllers | Transportation | $160K | $76.78/hr |
| 16 | Financial Managers | Management | $159K | $76.62/hr |
| 17 | Chief Executives | Management | $158K | $76.01/hr |
| 18 | Marketing Managers | Management | $155K | $74.28/hr |
| 19 | Natural Sciences Managers | Management | $154K | $73.95/hr |
| 20 | Medical Dosimetrists | Healthcare | $151K | $72.44/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Kansas
These are statewide averages. Costs vary widely between metros, click into a specific city for precise numbers.
Cost of living vs. national average-10.5% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,066/mo
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