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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 32 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $130K | $62.66/hr |
| 33 | Database Architects | Technology | $130K | $62.5/hr |
| 34 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $130K | $62.39/hr |
| 35 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $60.89/hr |
| 36 | Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | Legal | $127K | $60.85/hr |
| 37 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $126K | $60.46/hr |
| 38 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $126K | $60.41/hr |
| 39 | Actuaries | Technology | $125K | $60.1/hr |
| 40 | Fundraising Managers | Management | $121K | $58.28/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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