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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $103K | $49.34/hr |
| 72 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $103K | $49.29/hr |
| 73 | Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers | Management | $102K | $49.27/hr |
| 74 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.05/hr |
| 75 | Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers | Production & Manufacturing | $102K | $48.98/hr |
| 76 | Computer Hardware Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.92/hr |
| 77 | Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, and Space Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $102K | N/A |
| 78 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $102K | $48.86/hr |
| 79 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.45/hr |
| 80 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $101K | $48.38/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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