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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | Data Scientists | Technology | $95K | $45.52/hr |
| 62 | Mechanical Engineers | Engineering | $95K | $45.49/hr |
| 63 | Social Workers, All Other | Community & Social | $94K | $45.39/hr |
| 64 | Computer Programmers | Technology | $93K | $44.69/hr |
| 65 | Sales Engineers | Sales | $93K | $44.58/hr |
| 66 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $93K | $44.5/hr |
| 67 | Information Security Analysts | Technology | $92K | $44.07/hr |
| 68 | First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | Public Safety | $91K | $43.56/hr |
| 69 | Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | Technology | $90K | $43.33/hr |
| 70 | Audiologists | Healthcare | $90K | $43.08/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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