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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Population
Highest paying careers in Topeka
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Construction Managers | Management | $123K | $59.22/hr |
| 22 | Public Relations Managers | Management | $122K | $58.6/hr |
| 23 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $120K | $57.48/hr |
| 24 | Software Developers | Technology | $112K | $53.78/hr |
| 25 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $109K | $52.64/hr |
| 26 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $109K | $52.27/hr |
| 27 | Veterinarians | Healthcare | $108K | $51.92/hr |
| 28 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 29 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $106K | $50.92/hr |
| 30 | Commercial Pilots | Transportation | $105K | N/A |
Affordability snapshot: Topeka
Cost of living vs. national average-11.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,057/mo
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