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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | Lawyers | Legal | $103K | $49.28/hr |
| 32 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $49.27/hr |
| 33 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $101K | $48.44/hr |
| 34 | Managers, All Other | Management | $100K | $48.3/hr |
| 35 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $100K | $48.15/hr |
| 36 | Project Management Specialists | Business & Finance | $100K | $48.08/hr |
| 37 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $99K | $47.7/hr |
| 38 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.63/hr |
| 39 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $99K | $47.41/hr |
| 40 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $98K | N/A |
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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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