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
Median 2BR rent
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Highest paying careers in Wichita
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | Personal Financial Advisors | Business & Finance | $81K | $39.04/hr |
| 92 | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Science | $81K | $39.03/hr |
| 93 | Financial Examiners | Business & Finance | $80K | $38.68/hr |
| 94 | Food Scientists and Technologists | Science | $80K | $38.28/hr |
| 95 | Accountants and Auditors | Business & Finance | $79K | $38.11/hr |
| 96 | Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic | Production & Manufacturing | $79K | $38.09/hr |
| 97 | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Engineering | $79K | $38.07/hr |
| 98 | Gas Plant Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $79K | $37.96/hr |
| 99 | Speech-Language Pathologists | Healthcare | $78K | $37.69/hr |
| 100 | Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technologists and Technicians | Engineering | $78K | $37.67/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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