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How much does a residential advisor make in Topeka?

$34,900a year

Median yearly pay for residential advisors in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $16.78 an hour or $2,908 a month.

Hourly
$16.78
Vs. national median
-17%
Rank among cities
226 of 279
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,310Median: $34,900Highest 10%: $50,420
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$23,310$11.21
25th$29,790$14.32
Median$34,900$16.78
75th$43,760$21.04
90th$50,420$24.24

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for residential advisors.

Wichita, KS$47,770
Lawrence, KS$46,950
Kansas City, MO$35,360
Manhattan, KS$34,890
Residential Advisor salary in Kansas Residential Advisor salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker$46,330
Manicurist and Pedicurist$35,370
Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$33,490
Childcare Worker$32,790
Recreation Worker$31,040
Hairdresser$29,160
Amusement and Recreation Attendant$26,410
Animal Caretaker$25,630
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a residential advisor make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $16.78 ($34,900 a year).

Do residential advisors make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $34,900 against $42,240 nationally, 17% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $37,680, so Topeka pays 7% less.

Where does Topeka rank for residential advisor pay?

226 of 279 metro areas with data.

How much does a residential advisor make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $23,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,420 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.