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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Topeka
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $71K | $34.35/hr |
| 92 | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Business & Finance | $71K | $34/hr |
| 93 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $71K | $33.96/hr |
| 94 | Urban and Regional Planners | Science | $70K | $33.57/hr |
| 95 | Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | Healthcare | $70K | $33.53/hr |
| 96 | Bailiffs | Public Safety | $69K | $33.36/hr |
| 97 | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Engineering | $68K | $32.83/hr |
| 98 | Engineers, All Other | Engineering | $68K | $32.56/hr |
| 99 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $67K | $32.07/hr |
| 100 | Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | Community & Social | $67K | $31.98/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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