Top Paying Jobs in Lawrence, KS
Lawrence, KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 13,750 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($432,860), Family Medicine Physicians ($275,960), Sales Managers ($189,740). The cost of living index is 90.24 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,182/month.
$96K
Avg. median salary
90.24
Cost of living index
$1,182
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Lawrence
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $136K | $65.35/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $134K | $64.37/hr |
| 13 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $129K | $61.9/hr |
| 14 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $128K | $61.42/hr |
| 15 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $127K | $60.89/hr |
| 16 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $126K | $60.74/hr |
| 17 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $126K | $60.66/hr |
| 18 | Construction Managers | Management | $122K | $58.49/hr |
| 19 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $112K | $53.91/hr |
| 20 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $112K | $53.74/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Lawrence
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,182/mo
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