Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage

Highest-paying jobs in Lawrence

230 occupations with published wages, ranked

The highest median wage in Lawrence belongs to Physicians, All Other, at $432,860 per year. The lowest published median is $22,360.

The 25 highest-paying occupations

Median annual wage · Lawrence, KS · May 2025
#	Occupation	Median	Jobs
1	Physicians, All Other	$432,860	80
2	Family Medicine Physicians	$275,960	30
3	Sales Managers	$189,740	180
4	Financial Managers	$171,290	170
5	Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$170,660	40
6	Business Teachers, Postsecondary	$169,130	150
7	Chief Executives	$164,800	60
8	Architectural and Engineering Managers	$156,080	60
9	Marketing Managers	$148,550	80
10	Education Administrators, Postsecondary	$140,710	420
11	Computer and Information Systems Managers	$135,920	130
12	Pharmacists	$133,880	160
13	First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers	$128,760	50
14	Medical and Health Services Managers	$127,760	170
15	Nurse Practitioners	$126,650	100
16	Physician Assistants	$126,340	30
17	Industrial Production Managers	$126,170	60
18	Construction Managers	$121,660	110
19	Human Resources Managers	$112,130	70
20	Administrative Services Managers	$111,780	50
21	Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers	$110,180	30
22	Occupational Health and Safety Specialists	$109,740	40
23	Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,630	40
24	Communications Teachers, Postsecondary	$109,350	120
25	Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary	$105,820	30

At the other end of the scale

Lowest published median wages in Lawrence, KS
Occupation	Median	Jobs
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary	$22,360	590
Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers	$22,620	150
Tutors	$23,630	200
Amusement and Recreation Attendants	$26,020	220
Food Servers, Nonrestaurant	$26,550	130
Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop	$27,040	270
Dishwashers	$27,590	130
Fast Food and Counter Workers	$28,320	2,880
Manicurists and Pedicurists	$28,470	110
Animal Caretakers	$28,660	160

Source and methodology

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.

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