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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay | Repair & Maintenance | $103K | $49.5/hr |
| 42 | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Repair & Maintenance | $103K | $49.48/hr |
| 43 | Operations Research Analysts | Technology | $103K | $49.46/hr |
| 44 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $102K | N/A |
| 45 | Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | Engineering | $102K | $49.23/hr |
| 46 | Industrial Engineers | Engineering | $102K | $48.8/hr |
| 47 | Radiation Therapists | Healthcare | $101K | $48.51/hr |
| 48 | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Science | $100K | $48.16/hr |
| 49 | Materials Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $48.08/hr |
| 50 | Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers | Production & Manufacturing | $100K | $47.97/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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