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.
$102K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $143K | $68.9/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $141K | $67.7/hr |
| 13 | Chief Executives | Management | $140K | $67.47/hr |
| 14 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $133K | $63.82/hr |
| 15 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $131K | $62.95/hr |
| 16 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $130K | $62.55/hr |
| 17 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $130K | $62.41/hr |
| 18 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $129K | $62.16/hr |
| 19 | Facilities Managers | Management | $128K | $61.76/hr |
| 20 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $125K | $60.25/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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