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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Lawyers | Legal | $107K | $51.28/hr |
| 62 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $106K | $51.02/hr |
| 63 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $105K | N/A |
| 64 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $105K | $50.46/hr |
| 65 | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Arts & Media | $105K | $50.42/hr |
| 66 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $104K | $49.88/hr |
| 67 | Economics Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $103K | N/A |
| 68 | Transportation Inspectors | Transportation | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 69 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $103K | $49.7/hr |
| 70 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $103K | $49.37/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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