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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $76K | $36.77/hr |
| 82 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.67/hr |
| 83 | Business Operations Specialists, All Other | Business & Finance | $76K | $36.32/hr |
| 84 | Food Service Managers | Management | $75K | $36.25/hr |
| 85 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $75K | $36.17/hr |
| 86 | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Construction & Trades | $75K | $36.1/hr |
| 87 | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Business & Finance | $74K | $35.66/hr |
| 88 | Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | Science | $73K | $35.17/hr |
| 89 | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $73K | $35/hr |
| 90 | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Healthcare | $72K | $34.41/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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