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How much does a healthcare social worker make in Topeka?

$65,740a year

Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $31.61 an hour or $5,478 a month.

Hourly
$31.61
Vs. national median
-3%
Rank among cities
164 of 374
Jobs in the area
140
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $52,590Median: $65,740Highest 10%: $75,200
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$52,590$25.28
25th$61,890$29.75
Median$65,740$31.61
75th$75,200$36.15
90th$75,200$36.15

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for healthcare social workers.

Kansas City, MO$66,260
Wichita, KS$64,650
St. Joseph, MO$59,840
Joplin, MO$55,510
Healthcare Social Worker salary in Kansas Healthcare Social Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

Probation Officer and Correctional Treatment Specialist$66,520
Health Education Specialist$62,340
Educational$61,960
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 a healthcare social worker make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $31.61 ($65,740 a year).

Do healthcare social workers make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $65,740 against $67,880 nationally, 3% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $64,440, so Topeka pays 2% more.

Where does Topeka rank for healthcare social worker pay?

164 of 374 metro areas with data.

How much does a healthcare social worker make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $52,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $75,200 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.