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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Population
Highest paying careers in Lawrence
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $90K | $43.35/hr |
| 42 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $87K | $42.01/hr |
| 43 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $85K | $41.03/hr |
| 44 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $85K | $40.93/hr |
| 45 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $85K | $40.92/hr |
| 46 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $85K | $40.84/hr |
| 47 | School Psychologists | Science | $85K | $40.74/hr |
| 48 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $84K | $40.49/hr |
| 49 | English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $83K | N/A |
| 50 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $83K | $40.03/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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