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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Food Service Managers | Management | $70K | $33.79/hr |
| 72 | Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants | Office & Admin | $67K | $32.26/hr |
| 73 | Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.24/hr |
| 74 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $67K | $32.22/hr |
| 75 | First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Office & Admin | $66K | $31.96/hr |
| 76 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $66K | $31.74/hr |
| 77 | Fundraisers | Business & Finance | $66K | $31.64/hr |
| 78 | Editors | Arts & Media | $65K | $31.47/hr |
| 79 | Librarians and Media Collections Specialists | Education | $65K | $31.24/hr |
| 80 | Training and Development Specialists | Business & Finance | $65K | $31.14/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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