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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.59/hr |
| 32 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.31/hr |
| 33 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $100K | $47.9/hr |
| 34 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $97K | $46.74/hr |
| 35 | Chemists | Science | $96K | $46.18/hr |
| 36 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.67/hr |
| 37 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $93K | $44.91/hr |
| 38 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $93K | $44.72/hr |
| 39 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $92K | $44.16/hr |
| 40 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $92K | $44.12/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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