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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | Legal | $149K | $71.59/hr |
| 12 | Pharmacists | Healthcare | $142K | $68.46/hr |
| 13 | Sales Managers | Management | $135K | $64.74/hr |
| 14 | Human Resources Managers | Management | $132K | $63.48/hr |
| 15 | Managers, All Other | Management | $132K | $63.32/hr |
| 16 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $131K | $62.85/hr |
| 17 | Chemical Engineers | Engineering | $129K | $61.92/hr |
| 18 | Industrial Production Managers | Management | $127K | $61.23/hr |
| 19 | Optometrists | Healthcare | $124K | $59.59/hr |
| 20 | Physician Assistants | Healthcare | $122K | $58.48/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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