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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Construction Managers | Management | $121K | $58.08/hr |
| 42 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $119K | $57.01/hr |
| 43 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $118K | $56.64/hr |
| 44 | Facilities Managers | Management | $117K | $56.38/hr |
| 45 | Power Distributors and Dispatchers | Production & Manufacturing | $117K | $56.16/hr |
| 46 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $116K | $55.6/hr |
| 47 | Materials Scientists | Science | $115K | $55.52/hr |
| 48 | Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $115K | N/A |
| 49 | Compensation and Benefits Managers | Management | $114K | $54.84/hr |
| 50 | Software Developers | Technology | $113K | $54.53/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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