Data vintage · May 2025 · Ranked by median annual wage
Lowest-paying jobs in Topeka
333 occupations with published wages, ranked
The lowest published median wage in Topeka belongs to Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers, at $22,290 per year. The highest is $451,910.
The 10 lowest-paying occupations
| # | Occupation | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,290 | 310 | |
| 2 | Animal Caretakers | $25,630 | 210 | |
| 3 | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,410 | 210 | |
| 4 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,570 | 260 | |
| 5 | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $26,670 | 70 | |
| 6 | Cooks, Fast Food | $26,680 | 170 | |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,940 | 40 | |
| 8 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,810 | 3,260 | |
| 9 | Bartenders | $27,860 | 470 | |
| 10 | Dishwashers | $27,920 | 160 |
At the other end of the scale
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $451,910 | 500 |
| Marketing Managers | $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 Managers | $154,970 | 380 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | $148,910 | 50 |
| Financial Managers | $145,950 | 370 |
| Purchasing Managers | $144,440 | 40 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $143,320 | 360 |
| Pharmacists | $140,820 | 280 |
| Chief Executives | $140,330 | 240 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $132,740 | 500 |
| Optometrists | $130,930 | 30 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $130,100 | 130 |
| Physician Assistants | $129,800 | 60 |
| Human Resources Managers | $129,290 | 110 |
| Facilities Managers | $128,460 | 100 |
| Electrical Engineers | $125,330 | 220 |
| Construction Managers | $123,180 | 200 |
| Public Relations Managers | $121,880 | 40 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $119,550 | 120 |
| Software Developers | $111,870 | 1,500 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $109,490 | 440 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Rankings cover only occupations for which a median wage was published; occupations the survey suppressed do not appear. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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