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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Budget Analysts | Business & Finance | $91K | $43.92/hr |
| 52 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $91K | $43.83/hr |
| 53 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $91K | $43.75/hr |
| 54 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $89K | $42.84/hr |
| 55 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $89K | $42.59/hr |
| 56 | Insurance Underwriters | Business & Finance | $88K | $42.5/hr |
| 57 | Dental Hygienists | Healthcare | $88K | $42.42/hr |
| 58 | Forensic Science Technicians | Science | $87K | $41.67/hr |
| 59 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $85K | $40.94/hr |
| 60 | General and Operations Managers | Management | $85K | $40.9/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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