Career Atlas USA

Careers in Lawrence, KS

Part of Kansas.

Lawrence, KS’s regional price level is below the national average (index 90.243, where 100 = U.S. average, 2024 BEA data).

Unemployment rate: 4.1% · 65,968 people employed (2026-06, BLS LAUS, not seasonally adjusted).

Highest-Paying Careers

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  1. 1Physicians, All Other$432,860
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$275,960
  3. 3Sales Managers$189,740
  4. 4Financial Managers$171,290
  5. 5Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$170,660

Largest Occupations

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  1. 1Fast Food and Counter Workers2,880 employed
  2. 2Retail Salespersons1,430 employed
  3. 3Cashiers1,310 employed
  4. 4Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive1,230 employed
  5. 5Waiters and Waitresses1,190 employed

Highest Concentration

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  1. 1Communications Teachers, Postsecondary11.78× national avg
  2. 2Prepress Technicians and Workers10.35× national avg
  3. 3Printing Press Operators10.34× national avg
  4. 4Food Scientists and Technologists8.93× national avg
  5. 5Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials7.58× national avg

Best Purchasing Power

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cost-of-living adjusted

  1. 1Physicians, All Other$479,660
  2. 2Family Medicine Physicians$305,797
  3. 3Sales Managers$210,255
  4. 4Financial Managers$189,810
  5. 5Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$189,112

Sources

Wage and employment data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities. Unemployment rate: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS). Opportunity Score isn’t available at the metro level yet — see Kansas state page.