May 2025 · Metropolitan area · BLS OEWS
Salaries in Topeka
Topeka, KS
333 occupations
Across 333 occupations with published wages in Topeka, physicians, all other record the highest median at $451,910 per year.
Highest-paying occupations in Topeka
Largest occupations by employment
| Occupation | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,260 | $27,810 |
| Registered Nurses | 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 Representatives | 2,340 | $43,180 |
| Nursing Assistants | 2,270 | $38,720 |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,270 | $32,820 |
| Cashiers | 2,240 | $28,580 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 2,140 | $49,140 |
Lowest-paying occupations
| Occupation | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $22,290 | 310 |
| Animal Caretakers | $25,630 | 210 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $26,410 | 210 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $26,570 | 260 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $26,670 | 70 |
| Cooks, Fast Food | $26,680 | 170 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $26,940 | 40 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $27,810 | 3,260 |
| Bartenders | $27,860 | 470 |
| Dishwashers | $27,920 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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