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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | Community & Social | $64K | $30.95/hr |
| 82 | Food Scientists and Technologists | Science | $64K | $30.87/hr |
| 83 | Human Resources Specialists | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.83/hr |
| 84 | Maintenance Workers, Machinery | Repair & Maintenance | $64K | $30.76/hr |
| 85 | Buyers and Purchasing Agents | Business & Finance | $64K | $30.66/hr |
| 86 | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Public Safety | $63K | $30.47/hr |
| 87 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $63K | $30.3/hr |
| 88 | Healthcare Social Workers | Community & Social | $63K | $30.29/hr |
| 89 | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Healthcare | $62K | $30/hr |
| 90 | Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | Education | $62K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Lawrence
Cost of living vs. national average-9.8% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,182/mo
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