Salaries in Topeka, KS metro area
Typical pay for 333 jobs in the Topeka, KS metro area. The median for all workers is $49,540 a year ($23.82 an hour). Click a job for its full pay range.
Median pay, all jobs
$49,540
Median hourly
$23.82
Workers
115,750
vs U.S. median
-3%
Highest paying jobs in Topeka, KS
| Job | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $451,910 | 500 |
| Marketing Manager | $205,310 | 190 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $165,380 | 110 |
| Dentists, General | $164,670 | 70 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $162,810 | 80 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $157,760 | 190 |
| Sales Manager | $154,970 | 380 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | 50 |
| Financial Manager | $145,950 | 370 |
| Purchasing Manager | $144,440 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,320 | 360 |
| Pharmacist | $140,820 | 280 |
| Chief Executive | $140,330 | 240 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,740 | 500 |
| Optometrist | $130,930 | 30 |
Most common jobs in Topeka, KS
| Job | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,260 | $27,810 |
| Registered Nurse | 3,190 | $81,820 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,090 | $31,470 |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | 2,920 | $39,500 |
| General and Operations Managers | 2,450 | $85,080 |
| Customer Service Representative | 2,340 | $43,180 |
| Nursing Assistant | 2,270 | $38,720 |
| Retail Salesperson | 2,270 | $32,820 |
| Cashier | 2,240 | $28,580 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,140 | $49,140 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,890 | $36,980 |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,620 | $34,280 |
| Software Developer | 1,500 | $111,870 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,450 | $58,870 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,420 | $76,280 |
Compare with statewide pay: salaries in Kansas.
All 333 jobs by category
Management Occupations (23)Business and Financial Operations Occupations (25)Computer and Mathematical Occupations (13)Architecture and Engineering Occupations (11)Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations (10)Community and Social Service Occupations (11)Legal Occupations (3)Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (18)Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations (9)Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (27)Healthcare Support Occupations (12)Protective Service Occupations (13)Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (14)Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations (7)Personal Care and Service Occupations (12)Sales and Related Occupations (14)Office and Administrative Support Occupations (36)Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations (3)Construction and Extraction Occupations (16)Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations (22)Production Occupations (19)Transportation and Material Moving Occupations (15)
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Network Architect | $100,750 | $48.44 | 130 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $97,680 | $46.96 | 140 |
| Computer Programmer | $92,960 | $44.69 | 60 |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,130 | $40.45 | 220 |
| Computer User Support Specialist | $56,870 | $27.34 | 680 |
| Data Scientist | $94,780 | $45.57 | 40 |
| Database Administrator | $84,880 | $40.81 | 50 |
| Information Security Analyst | $100,150 | $48.15 | 160 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $91,000 | $43.75 | 440 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $65,230 | $31.36 | 60 |
| Software Developer | $111,870 | $53.78 | 1,500 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $88,590 | $42.59 | 120 |
| Web Developer | $77,570 | $37.30 | 40 |
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $79,400 | $38.17 | 80 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $68,290 | $32.83 | 30 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $59,490 | $28.60 | 190 |
| Civil Engineer | $93,740 | $45.07 | 300 |
| Electrical Engineer | $125,330 | $60.25 | 220 |
| Engineers, All Other | $67,720 | $32.56 | 80 |
| Environmental Engineer | $89,110 | $42.84 | 40 |
| Industrial Engineer | $102,480 | $49.27 | 180 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $98,620 | $47.41 | 160 |
| Surveying and Mapping Technicians | $59,770 | $28.74 | 50 |
| Surveyor | $79,630 | $38.28 | 40 |
Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemist | $60,130 | $28.91 | 30 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologists | $73,140 | $35.17 | 40 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $61,880 | $29.75 | 150 |
| Forensic Science Technician | $86,670 | $41.67 | 60 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $162,810 | $78.27 | 80 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $80,670 | $38.79 | 110 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Technicians | $48,620 | $23.38 | 70 |
| School Psychologist | $65,580 | $31.53 | 60 |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | $85,160 | $40.94 | 60 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $69,830 | $33.57 | 40 |
Community and Social Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | $54,310 | $26.11 | 380 |
| Clergy | $52,170 | $25.08 | 40 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | $40,810 | $19.62 | 50 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $61,960 | $29.79 | 200 |
| Health Education Specialist | $62,340 | $29.97 | 50 |
| Healthcare Social Worker | $65,740 | $31.60 | 140 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | $51,670 | $24.84 | 160 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | $66,520 | $31.98 | 80 |
| Rehabilitation Counselor | $46,590 | $22.40 | 100 |
| Social and Human Service Assistants | $43,560 | $20.94 | 570 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $61,100 | $29.38 | 300 |
Legal Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | $71.59 | 50 |
| Lawyer | $102,500 | $49.28 | 680 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | $50,350 | $24.21 | 350 |
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio and Video Technicians | $53,720 | $25.83 | 30 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,960 | — | 180 |
| Editor | $63,560 | $30.56 | 60 |
| Graphic Designer | $55,630 | $26.75 | 110 |
| Interpreters and Translators | $50,250 | $24.16 | 50 |
| Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | $38,560 | $18.54 | 140 |
| Producers and Directors | $60,600 | $29.14 | 40 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $62,410 | $30.01 | 320 |
| Writers and Authors | $51,610 | $24.81 | n/a |
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Healthcare Support Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant | $46,780 | $22.49 | 200 |
| Healthcare Support Workers, All Other | $53,290 | $25.62 | 30 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | $31,470 | $15.13 | 3,090 |
| Massage Therapist | $48,140 | $23.15 | 60 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,070 | $22.15 | 470 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,720 | $18.62 | 2,270 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $61,740 | $29.69 | 80 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $31,730 | $15.25 | 30 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,370 | $22.29 | 170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,250 | $30.89 | 170 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $38,390 | $18.46 | 250 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,020 | $17.32 | 130 |
Protective Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailiff | $69,390 | $33.36 | 40 |
| Correctional Officers and Jailers | $59,650 | $28.68 | 520 |
| Detectives and Criminal Investigators | $57,700 | $27.74 | 200 |
| Firefighter | $57,570 | $27.68 | 220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers | $78,500 | $37.74 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers | $96,980 | $46.63 | 170 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives | $105,910 | $50.92 | 220 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers | $58,930 | $28.33 | 50 |
| Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | $28,540 | $13.72 | n/a |
| Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $63,920 | $30.73 | 610 |
| Protective Service Workers, All Other | $39,250 | $18.87 | 50 |
| School Bus Monitor | $33,560 | $16.14 | 80 |
| Security Guard | $36,830 | $17.71 | 530 |
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bartender | $27,860 | $13.40 | 470 |
| Chefs and Head Cooks | $55,030 | $26.46 | 80 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,680 | $12.83 | 170 |
| Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | $33,200 | $15.96 | 480 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $34,450 | $16.56 | 770 |
| Cooks, Short Order | $29,180 | $14.03 | 60 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,290 | $10.72 | 310 |
| Dishwasher | $27,920 | $13.42 | 160 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,810 | $13.37 | 3,260 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,890 | $18.70 | 720 |
| Food Preparation Worker | $30,300 | $14.57 | 700 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $26,670 | $12.82 | 70 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,570 | $12.77 | 260 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $35,090 | $16.87 | 1,330 |
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | $48,120 | $23.14 | 120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | $60,860 | $29.26 | 80 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $34,860 | $16.76 | 1,380 |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | $37,670 | $18.11 | 620 |
| Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | $33,910 | $16.31 | 710 |
| Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators, Vegetation | $45,670 | $21.96 | 50 |
| Tree Trimmers and Pruners | $48,370 | $23.26 | 50 |
Personal Care and Service Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,410 | $12.70 | 210 |
| Animal Caretaker | $25,630 | $12.32 | 210 |
| Childcare Worker | $32,790 | $15.76 | 540 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $33,490 | $16.10 | 250 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,330 | $22.28 | 100 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $29,160 | $14.02 | 140 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,370 | $17.00 | 60 |
| Recreation Worker | $31,040 | $14.93 | 190 |
| Residential Advisor | $34,900 | $16.78 | 60 |
| Skincare Specialist | $47,580 | $22.88 | 30 |
| Tour and Travel Guides | $49,780 | $23.93 | 30 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,940 | $12.95 | 40 |
Sales and Related Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Sales Agent | $58,860 | $28.30 | 120 |
| Cashier | $28,580 | $13.74 | 2,240 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,440 | $18.00 | 280 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $63,280 | $30.43 | 40 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $46,960 | $22.58 | 610 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $61,760 | $29.69 | 580 |
| Parts Salesperson | $37,470 | $18.01 | 190 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $38,380 | $18.45 | 90 |
| Retail Salesperson | $32,820 | $15.78 | 2,270 |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $31,290 | $15.04 | 40 |
| Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel | $63,260 | $30.42 | 790 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | $76,490 | $36.77 | 740 |
| Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | $157,760 | $75.85 | 190 |
| Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | $80,550 | $38.73 | 150 |
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Equipment Operator | $45,850 | $22.04 | 30 |
| Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse | $31,850 | $15.31 | 60 |
| Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals | $47,490 | $22.83 | 50 |
Construction and Extraction Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brickmasons and Blockmasons | $63,310 | $30.44 | 50 |
| Carpenter | $51,210 | $24.62 | 360 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $53,430 | $25.69 | 210 |
| Construction and Building Inspectors | $59,760 | $28.73 | 60 |
| Construction Laborer | $46,070 | $22.15 | 810 |
| Electrician | $65,520 | $31.50 | 510 |
| Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining | $47,570 | $22.87 | 100 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $77,390 | $37.21 | 650 |
| Helpers--Electricians | $43,360 | $20.84 | 90 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $44,880 | $21.58 | 40 |
| Highway Maintenance Worker | $48,860 | $23.49 | 190 |
| Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | $56,760 | $27.29 | 530 |
| Painters, Construction and Maintenance | $46,700 | $22.45 | 170 |
| Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $75,090 | $36.10 | 420 |
| Roofer | $47,400 | $22.79 | 100 |
| Sheet Metal Worker | $63,560 | $30.56 | 180 |
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
Production Occupations
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
| Job | Median salary | Hourly | Workers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants | $34,230 | $16.46 | n/a |
| Bus Drivers, School | $45,510 | $21.88 | 330 |
| Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | $50,800 | $24.43 | 60 |
| Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment | $35,940 | $17.28 | 710 |
| Commercial Pilot | $104,530 | — | 40 |
| Driver/Sales Worker | $46,320 | $22.27 | 160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | $63,600 | $30.58 | 450 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $58,870 | $28.30 | 1,450 |
| Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators | $49,440 | $23.77 | 900 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | $49,140 | $23.62 | 2,140 |
| Light Truck Driver | $42,970 | $20.66 | 600 |
| Packers and Packagers, Hand | $31,260 | $15.03 | 440 |
| Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors | $43,580 | $20.95 | 100 |
| Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs | $35,390 | $17.02 | 240 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | $36,980 | $17.78 | 1,890 |