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How much does a social scientist and related worker make in Topeka?

$85,160a year

Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers in the Topeka, KS metro area. That is $40.94 an hour or $7,097 a month.

Hourly
$40.94
Vs. national median
-16%
Rank among cities
81 of 113
Jobs in the area
60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,530Median: $85,160Highest 10%: $102,100
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$74,530$35.83
25th$82,640$39.73
Median$85,160$40.94
75th$94,110$45.25
90th$102,100$49.07

Other cities in Kansas

Median yearly pay for social scientist and related workers.

Kansas City, MO$90,060
Wichita, KS$81,330
Social Scientist and Related Worker salary in Kansas Social Scientist and Related Worker salary in all states

Related jobs in Topeka

Same field, median yearly pay.

Medical Scientist$162,800
Forensic Science Technician$86,670
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist$80,670
School Psychologist$65,580
Environmental Scientist and Specialist$61,880
Occupational Health and Safety Technician$48,620
Salaries for every job in Topeka, KS

Frequently asked questions

How much does a social scientist and related worker make an hour in Topeka?

The median hourly pay in the Topeka, KS metro area is $40.94 ($85,160 a year).

Do social scientist and related workers make more in Topeka than the national average?

No: $85,160 against $101,100 nationally, 16% less.

How does Topeka compare with the rest of Kansas?

The median in Kansas is $85,160, so Topeka pays 0% more.

Where does Topeka rank for social scientist and related worker pay?

81 of 113 metro areas with data.

How much does a social scientist and related worker make starting out in Topeka?

The lowest-paid 10% make $74,530 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,100 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.