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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $98K | $46.96/hr |
| 42 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $98K | $46.91/hr |
| 43 | First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | Public Safety | $97K | $46.63/hr |
| 44 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 45 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $95K | $45.83/hr |
| 46 | Data Scientists | Technology | $95K | $45.57/hr |
| 47 | Logisticians | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.29/hr |
| 48 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $94K | $45.26/hr |
| 49 | Civil Engineers | Engineering | $94K | $45.07/hr |
| 50 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $93K | $44.69/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Topeka
Cost of living vs. national average-11.2% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,057/mo
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