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How much does an educational make in Topeka?

$61,960a year

Median yearly pay for educationals in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $29.79 an hour or $5,163 a month.

Hourly
$29.79
Vs. national median
-4%
Rank among cities
173 of 386
Jobs in the area
200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,830Median: $61,960Highest 10%: $72,940
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$45,830$22.03
25th$50,380$24.22
Median$61,960$29.79
75th$64,700$31.11
90th$72,940$35.07

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for educationals.

Kansas City, MO$60,820
Wichita, KS$56,590
St. Joseph, MO$55,830
Manhattan, KS$51,720
Joplin, MO$51,040
Lawrence, KS$50,850
Educational salary in Kansas Educational 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
Substance Abuse$61,100
Child$54,310
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 an educational make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $29.79 ($61,960 a year).

Do educationals make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $61,960 against $64,330 nationally, 4% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $56,590, so Topeka pays 9% more.

Where does Topeka rank for educational pay?

173 of 386 metro areas with data.

How much does an educational make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $45,830 or less a year; the top 10% make $72,940 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.