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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Database Administrators | Technology | $85K | $40.81/hr |
| 62 | Financial and Investment Analysts | Business & Finance | $85K | $40.62/hr |
| 63 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $84K | $40.45/hr |
| 64 | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Healthcare | $82K | $39.44/hr |
| 65 | First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.36/hr |
| 66 | Registered Nurses | Healthcare | $82K | $39.34/hr |
| 67 | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Science | $81K | $38.79/hr |
| 68 | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Sales | $81K | $38.73/hr |
| 69 | Social and Community Service Managers | Management | $80K | $38.45/hr |
| 70 | Surveyors | Engineering | $80K | $38.28/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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