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.
$106K
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Lawyers | Legal | $122K | $58.42/hr |
| 22 | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Sales | $118K | $56.67/hr |
| 23 | Nurse Practitioners | Healthcare | $116K | $55.82/hr |
| 24 | Facilities Managers | Management | $113K | $54.48/hr |
| 25 | Education Administrators, Postsecondary | Management | $112K | $53.85/hr |
| 26 | Petroleum Engineers | Engineering | $112K | $53.65/hr |
| 27 | Training and Development Managers | Management | $111K | $53.59/hr |
| 28 | Education Administrators, All Other | Management | $111K | $53.39/hr |
| 29 | Construction Managers | Management | $108K | $52.01/hr |
| 30 | Administrative Services Managers | Management | $107K | $51.61/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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