Top Paying Jobs in Topeka, KS
Topeka, KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 28,410 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($451,910), Marketing Managers ($205,310), Architectural and Engineering Managers ($165,380). The cost of living index is 88.82 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,057/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.82
Cost of living index
$1,057
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Highest paying careers in Topeka
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $452K | $217.26/hr |
| 2 | Marketing Managers | Management | $205K | $98.71/hr |
| 3 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $165K | $79.51/hr |
| 4 | Dentists, General | Healthcare | $165K | $79.17/hr |
| 5 | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Science | $163K | $78.27/hr |
| 6 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $158K | $75.85/hr |
| 7 | Sales Managers | Management | $155K | $74.51/hr |
| 8 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $149K | $71.59/hr |
| 9 | Financial Managers | Management | $146K | $70.17/hr |
| 10 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $144K | $69.44/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,057/mo
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