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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | Sales | $78K | $37.7/hr |
| 62 | Web Developers | Technology | $78K | $37.54/hr |
| 63 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $78K | $37.51/hr |
| 64 | Compliance Officers | Business & Finance | $77K | $36.87/hr |
| 65 | Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $77K | $36.79/hr |
| 66 | Construction and Building Inspectors | Construction & Trades | $76K | $36.58/hr |
| 67 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $76K | $36.33/hr |
| 68 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $72K | $34.66/hr |
| 69 | Cost Estimators | Business & Finance | $71K | $33.96/hr |
| 70 | Postal Service Mail Carriers | Office & Admin | $71K | $33.91/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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