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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Agricultural Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $112K | N/A |
| 52 | Statisticians | Technology | $112K | $53.74/hr |
| 53 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $111K | $53.38/hr |
| 54 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $110K | $52.9/hr |
| 55 | Atmospheric and Space Scientists | Science | $109K | $52.55/hr |
| 56 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $109K | $52.32/hr |
| 57 | Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $109K | N/A |
| 58 | Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators | Transportation | $108K | $51.79/hr |
| 59 | Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $107K | N/A |
| 60 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $107K | $51.48/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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