Top Paying Jobs in Wichita, KS
Wichita, KS has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 46,440 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Pediatricians, General ($228,820), Nurse Anesthetists ($205,540), Chief Executives ($198,910). The cost of living index is 88.95 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,099/month.
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Avg. median salary
88.95
Cost of living index
$1,099
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Highest paying careers in Wichita
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pediatricians, General | Healthcare | $229K | $110.01/hr |
| 2 | Nurse Anesthetists | Healthcare | $206K | $98.82/hr |
| 3 | Chief Executives | Management | $199K | $95.63/hr |
| 4 | Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | Education | $163K | N/A |
| 5 | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Management | $156K | $75.06/hr |
| 6 | Purchasing Managers | Management | $156K | $74.99/hr |
| 7 | Financial Managers | Management | $155K | $74.55/hr |
| 8 | Architectural and Engineering Managers | Management | $154K | $74.19/hr |
| 9 | Physicians, All Other | Healthcare | $151K | $72.82/hr |
| 10 | Marketing Managers | Management | $150K | $72.22/hr |
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Cost of living vs. national average-11.0% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,099/mo
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