What is the average salary in Topeka, KS?
$61,570a year
Average yearly pay across 333 jobs with official data in the Topeka, KS metro area, weighted by employment. Each job below shows its median.
- Hourly
- $29.60
- Jobs with data
- 333
- Workers counted
- 108,560
Highest paying jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Physician | $451,900 |
| Marketing Manager | $205,300 |
| Architectural and Engineering Manager | $165,400 |
| Dentist | $164,700 |
| Medical Scientist | $162,800 |
| Sales Representative | $157,800 |
| Sales Manager | $155,000 |
| Judge | $148,900 |
| Financial Manager | $146,000 |
| Purchasing Manager | $144,400 |
Most common jobs
Median yearly pay.
| Fast Food and Counter Worker | $27,810 |
| Registered Nurse | $81,820 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $31,470 |
| Secretary and Administrative Assistant | $39,500 |
| General and Operations Manager | $85,080 |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,180 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,720 |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,820 |
| Cashier | $28,580 |
| Laborer and Freight | $49,140 |
Management
- Administrative Services Manager$130,100
- Architectural and Engineering Manager$165,400
- Chief Executive$140,300
- Computer and Information Systems Manager$143,300
- Construction Manager$123,200
- Education Administrator$98,260
- Education Administrator$105,900
- Education and Childcare Administrator$53,590
- Facilities Manager$128,500
- Financial Manager$146,000
- Food Service Manager$75,410
- General and Operations Manager$85,080
- Human Resources Manager$129,300
- Industrial Production Manager$119,600
- Manager$100,500
- Marketing Manager$205,300
- Medical and Health Services Manager$109,500
- Property$66,100
- Public Relations Manager$121,900
- Purchasing Manager$144,400
- Sales Manager$155,000
- Social and Community Service Manager$79,970
- Transportation$99,220
Business and financial operations
- Accountant and Auditor$76,280
- Budget Analyst$91,350
- Business Operations Specialist$75,550
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent$63,500
- Claims Adjuster$70,710
- Compensation$74,170
- Compliance Officer$62,950
- Cost Estimator$78,070
- Credit Analyst$63,820
- Financial and Investment Analyst$84,500
- Financial Examiner$75,230
- Financial Specialist$56,050
- Fundraiser$60,020
- Human Resources Specialist$76,690
- Insurance Underwriter$88,400
- Labor Relations Specialist$94,140
- Loan Officer$95,330
- Logistician$94,200
- Management Analyst$66,710
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$65,340
- Meeting$52,580
- Personal Financial Advisor$96,030
- Project Management Specialist$100,000
- Property Appraiser and Assessor$61,190
- Training and Development Specialist$64,470
Computer and mathematical
- Computer Network Architect$100,800
- Computer Occupation$97,680
- Computer Programmer$92,960
- Computer Systems Analyst$84,130
- Computer User Support Specialist$56,870
- Data Scientist$94,780
- Database Administrator$84,880
- Information Security Analyst$100,200
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator$91,000
- Operations Research Analyst$65,230
- Software Developer$111,900
- Software Quality Assurance Analyst and Tester$88,590
- Web Developer$77,570
Architecture and engineering
- Architect$79,400
- Architectural and Civil Drafter$68,290
- Civil Engineer$93,740
- Civil Engineering Technologist and Technician$59,490
- Electrical Engineer$125,300
- Engineer$67,720
- Environmental Engineer$89,110
- Industrial Engineer$102,500
- Mechanical Engineer$98,620
- Surveying and Mapping Technician$59,770
- Surveyor$79,630
Life, physical, and social science
- Chemist$60,130
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologist$73,140
- Environmental Scientist and Specialist$61,880
- Forensic Science Technician$86,670
- Medical Scientist$162,800
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$80,670
- Occupational Health and Safety Technician$48,620
- School Psychologist$65,580
- Social Scientist and Related Worker$85,160
- Urban and Regional Planner$69,830
Community and social service
- Child$54,310
- Clergy$52,170
- Community and Social Service Specialist$40,810
- Educational$61,960
- Health Education Specialist$62,340
- Healthcare Social Worker$65,740
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Worker$51,670
- Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,520
- Rehabilitation Counselor$46,590
- Social and Human Service Assistant$43,560
- Substance Abuse$61,100
Legal
- Judge$148,900
- Lawyer$102,500
- Paralegal and Legal Assistant$50,350
Educational instruction and library
- Career/Technical Education Teacher$57,550
- Elementary School Teacher$58,950
- Instructional Coordinator$62,970
- Kindergarten Teacher$56,600
- Librarian and Media Collections Specialist$60,980
- Library Technician$46,740
- Middle School Teacher$59,520
- Preschool Teacher$45,950
- Secondary School Teacher$60,130
- Self-Enrichment Teacher$31,200
- Special Education Teacher$55,140
- Special Education Teacher$60,240
- Special Education Teacher$60,700
- Special Education Teacher$61,870
- Substitute Teacher$36,040
- Teacher and Instructor$58,490
- Teaching Assistant$34,280
- Tutor$40,120
Arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media
- Audio and Video Technician$53,720
- Coach and Scout$47,960
- Editor$63,560
- Graphic Designer$55,630
- Interpreter and Translator$50,250
- Merchandise Displayer and Window Trimmer$38,560
- Producer and Director$60,600
- Public Relations Specialist$62,410
- Writer and Author$51,610
Healthcare practitioners and technical
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician$64,230
- Dental Hygienist$88,220
- Dentist$164,700
- Dietitian and Nutritionist$71,570
- Emergency Medical Technician$38,960
- Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar$69,740
- Health Technologist and Technician$61,340
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse$62,210
- Medical Records Specialist$62,470
- Nurse Practitioner$132,700
- Occupational Therapist$99,070
- Optician$37,890
- Optometrist$130,900
- Paramedic$62,050
- Pharmacist$140,800
- Pharmacy Technician$46,590
- Physical Therapist$97,570
- Physician$451,900
- Physician Assistant$129,800
- Psychiatric Technician$41,220
- Radiologic Technologist and Technician$82,040
- Recreational Therapist$42,180
- Registered Nurse$81,820
- Respiratory Therapist$77,190
- Speech-Language Pathologist$78,970
- Veterinarian$108,000
- Veterinary Technologist and Technician$45,390
Healthcare support
- Dental Assistant$46,780
- Healthcare Support Worker$53,290
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide$31,470
- Massage Therapist$48,140
- Medical Assistant$46,070
- Nursing Assistant$38,720
- Occupational Therapy Assistant$61,740
- Pharmacy Aide$31,730
- Phlebotomist$46,370
- Physical Therapist Assistant$64,250
- Psychiatric Aide$38,390
- Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker$36,020
Protective service
- Bailiff$69,390
- Correctional Officer and Jailer$59,650
- Detective and Criminal Investigator$57,700
- Firefighter$57,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officer$78,500
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Worker$96,980
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detective$105,900
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Worker$58,930
- Lifeguard$28,540
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer$63,920
- Protective Service Worker$39,250
- School Bus Monitor$33,560
- Security Guard$36,830
Food preparation and serving
- Bartender$27,860
- Chef and Head Cook$55,030
- Cook$26,680
- Cook$33,200
- Cook$34,450
- Cook$29,180
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper$22,290
- Dishwasher$27,920
- Fast Food and Counter Worker$27,810
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Worker$38,890
- Food Preparation Worker$30,300
- Food Server$26,670
- Host and Hostess$26,570
- Waiter and Waitress$35,090
Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance
Personal care and service
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,410
- Animal Caretaker$25,630
- Childcare Worker$32,790
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$33,490
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,330
- Hairdresser$29,160
- Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,370
- Recreation Worker$31,040
- Residential Advisor$34,900
- Skincare Specialist$47,580
- Tour and Travel Guide$49,780
- Usher$26,940
Sales and related
- Advertising Sales Agent$58,860
- Cashier$28,580
- Counter and Rental Clerk$37,440
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker$63,280
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker$46,960
- Insurance Sales Agent$61,760
- Parts Salesperson$37,470
- Real Estate Sales Agent$38,380
- Retail Salesperson$32,820
- Sale and Related Worker$31,290
- Sales Representative$157,800
- Sales Representative$76,490
- Sales Representatives of Service$63,260
- Security$80,550
Office and administrative support
- Bill and Account Collector$46,610
- Billing and Posting Clerk$47,500
- Bookkeeping$48,350
- Courier and Messenger$38,980
- Court$46,990
- Customer Service Representative$43,180
- Data Entry Keyer$36,760
- Dispatcher$47,170
- Eligibility Interviewer$48,460
- Executive Secretary and Executive Administrative Assistant$63,290
- File Clerk$42,620
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Worker$61,330
- Hotel$30,520
- Human Resources Assistant$53,930
- Information and Record Clerk$53,270
- Insurance Claim and Policy Processing Clerk$47,550
- Interviewer$47,220
- Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,390
- Library Assistant$29,430
- Loan Interviewer and Clerk$47,950
- Mail Clerk and Mail Machine Operator$35,500
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant$44,820
- New Accounts Clerk$39,020
- Office Clerk$37,530
- Office Machine Operator$35,810
- Order Clerk$37,050
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerk$57,530
- Postal Service Clerk$59,490
- Postal Service Mail Carrier$57,820
- Production$63,010
- Public Safety Telecommunicator$48,510
- Receptionist and Information Clerk$35,780
- Secretary and Administrative Assistant$39,500
- Shipping$45,850
- Teller$36,230
- Weigher$49,100
Farming, fishing, and forestry
- Agricultural Equipment Operator$45,850
- Farmworker$47,490
- Farmworker and Laborer$31,850
Construction and extraction
- Brickmason and Blockmason$63,310
- Carpenter$51,210
- Cement Mason and Concrete Finisher$53,430
- Construction and Building Inspector$59,760
- Construction Laborer$46,070
- Electrician$65,520
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operator$47,570
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trade and Extraction Worker$77,390
- Helpers--Electrician$43,360
- Helpers--Pipelayer$44,880
- Highway Maintenance Worker$48,860
- Operating Engineer and Other Construction Equipment Operator$56,760
- Painter$46,700
- Plumber$75,090
- Roofer$47,400
- Sheet Metal Worker$63,560
Installation, maintenance, and repair
- Aircraft Mechanic and Service Technician$71,450
- Automotive Body and Related Repairer$48,470
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic$48,320
- Bus and Truck Mechanic and Diesel Engine Specialist$66,500
- Coin$45,670
- Computer$44,470
- Electrical Power-Line Installer and Repairer$108,700
- Farm Equipment Mechanic and Service Technician$49,270
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanic$81,860
- Heating$64,480
- Helpers--Installation$36,680
- Industrial Machinery Mechanic$70,650
- Installation$48,290
- Maintenance and Repair Worker$46,610
- Maintenance Worker$62,470
- Medical Equipment Repairer$45,980
- Millwright$91,170
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanic$63,030
- Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairer$77,360
- Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer$58,920
- Telecommunications Line Installer and Repairer$72,800
- Tire Repairer and Changer$39,450
Production
- Baker$32,400
- Butcher and Meat Cutter$36,700
- Coating$44,060
- Cutting$48,600
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setter$56,610
- Dental Laboratory Technician$49,300
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Worker$77,360
- Food Batchmaker$56,390
- Inspector$57,050
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Worker$29,940
- Machinist$56,400
- Meat$52,050
- Miscellaneous Assembler and Fabricator$45,570
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operator and Tender$45,300
- Printing Press Operator$44,970
- Separating$47,040
- Structural Metal Fabricator and Fitter$43,930
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator$48,570
- Welder$51,390
Transportation and material moving
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendant$34,230
- Bus Driver$45,510
- Bus Driver$50,800
- Cleaners of Vehicle and Equipment$35,940
- Commercial Pilot$104,500
- Driver/Sales Worker$46,320
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Worker$63,600
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver$58,870
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operator$49,440
- Laborer and Freight$49,140
- Light Truck Driver$42,970
- Packer and Packager$31,260
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collector$43,580
- Shuttle Driver and Chauffeur$35,390
- Stocker and Order Filler$36,980
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary in Topeka, KS?
About $61,570 a year ($29.60 an hour): the average of the 333 jobs with official data, weighted by how many people do each one.
What are the highest paying jobs in Topeka, KS?
Physician ($451,900), Marketing Manager ($205,300), Architectural and Engineering Manager ($165,400).
What are the most common jobs in Topeka, KS?
Fast Food and Counter Worker (3,260 jobs), Registered Nurse (3,190 jobs), Home Health and Personal Care Aide (3,090 jobs).
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.