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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Population
Highest paying careers in Wichita
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81 | Marriage and Family Therapists | Community & Social | $84K | $40.26/hr |
| 82 | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Repair & Maintenance | $84K | $40.17/hr |
| 83 | Millwrights | Repair & Maintenance | $83K | $39.85/hr |
| 84 | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Technology | $83K | $39.82/hr |
| 85 | Mechanical Drafters | Engineering | $83K | $39.71/hr |
| 86 | Management Analysts | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.61/hr |
| 87 | Labor Relations Specialists | Business & Finance | $82K | $39.37/hr |
| 88 | Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment | Repair & Maintenance | $82K | $39.21/hr |
| 89 | Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | Science | $81K | $39.1/hr |
| 90 | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Healthcare | $81K | $39.04/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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