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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.

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

RankOccupationCategoryMedian salaryHourly
81Computer Network ArchitectsTechnology$101K$48.37/hr
82Education Administrators, Kindergarten through SecondaryManagement$101KN/A
83Database AdministratorsTechnology$100K$48.16/hr
84Project Management SpecialistsBusiness & Finance$100K$48.08/hr
85Materials EngineersEngineering$100K$48.08/hr
86Industrial EngineersEngineering$100K$48/hr
87Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation EquipmentRepair & Maintenance$99K$47.8/hr
88Occupational TherapistsHealthcare$99K$47.68/hr
89Physical TherapistsHealthcare$98K$47.25/hr
90Data ScientistsTechnology$98K$47.18/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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