Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Labor Force
68,824
Employed
65,968
Unemployed
2,856
Unemployment Rate Trend
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics.
Top Paying Occupations in Lawrence, KS
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $432,860 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $275,960 |
| Sales Managers | $189,740 |
| Financial Managers | $171,290 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $170,660 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $169,130 |
| Chief Executives | $164,800 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $156,080 |
| Marketing Managers | $148,550 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $140,710 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.