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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Engineering | $99K | $47.74/hr |
| 52 | Loan Officers | Business & Finance | $99K | $47.68/hr |
| 53 | Occupational Therapists | Healthcare | $99K | $47.6/hr |
| 54 | Computer Network Architects | Technology | $99K | $47.37/hr |
| 55 | Electrical Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $47.35/hr |
| 56 | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Management | $98K | $46.92/hr |
| 57 | Physical Therapists | Healthcare | $97K | $46.83/hr |
| 58 | Computer Occupations, All Other | Technology | $97K | $46.58/hr |
| 59 | Chemists | Science | $96K | $46.17/hr |
| 60 | Computer Systems Analysts | Technology | $95K | $45.57/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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