Anesthesiologists are the highest-paid professionals in Kansas, with an average hourly wage of $140.42, The Topeka Capital-Journal reported based on an annual labor survey.
Three insights:
1. Anesthesiologists' average wage in Kansas beat the national average, which is $128.38 per hour.
2. Eight of the 10 top-paying jobs in Kansas were in healthcare. Food preparation and serving-related jobs were among the lowest compensated.
3. Results from the Kansas Department of Labor's 2019 wage survey can be found here.