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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $83K | N/A |
| 52 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $83K | $39.94/hr |
| 53 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $82K | $39.6/hr |
| 54 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $81K | $38.83/hr |
| 55 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $80K | $38.46/hr |
| 56 | First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | Production & Manufacturing | $80K | $38.37/hr |
| 57 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $79K | $38/hr |
| 58 | First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Construction & Trades | $79K | $37.94/hr |
| 59 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $79K | $37.84/hr |
| 60 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $78K | $37.72/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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