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How much does a child make in Topeka?

$54,310a year

Median yearly pay for childs in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $26.11 an hour or $4,526 a month.

Hourly
$26.11
Vs. national median
-9%
Rank among cities
224 of 390
Jobs in the area
380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,540Median: $54,310Highest 10%: $65,010
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$47,540$22.86
25th$50,030$24.05
Median$54,310$26.11
75th$61,360$29.50
90th$65,010$31.25

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for childs.

Lawrence, KS$60,980
Wichita, KS$54,310
Manhattan, KS$53,130
Kansas City, MO$49,880
St. Joseph, MO$49,060
Joplin, MO$48,600
Child salary in Kansas Child salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,520
Healthcare Social Worker$65,740
Health Education Specialist$62,340
Educational$61,960
Substance Abuse$61,100
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,670
Rehabilitation Counselor$46,590
Social and Human Service Assistant$43,560
Community and Social Service Specialist$40,810
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a child make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $26.11 ($54,310 a year).

Do childs make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $54,310 against $59,550 nationally, 9% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $54,300, so Topeka pays 0% more.

Where does Topeka rank for child pay?

224 of 390 metro areas with data.

How much does a child make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $47,540 or less a year; the top 10% make $65,010 or more.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.