Topeka, KS

Metro Area · BLS OEWS 2022

In Topeka, KS, BLS OEWS tracks wages for 316 detailed occupations covering about 98,370 jobs. Across occupations, local pay runs 15.8% below the national median on average.

Highest-Paying Occupations (2022)

"vs National" compares this area's median for each occupation to the U.S. national median — a positive number means the area pays a premium for that role.

Highest-paying occupations in Topeka, KS, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Median Annual vs National Employment
Dentists, General $156,020 -6.2% 60
Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates $135,080 -9.3% 60
Architectural and Engineering Managers $133,830 -19.1% 50
Pharmacists $132,590 -2.5% 270
Purchasing Managers $131,750 -3.4% 30
Sales Managers $131,490 -2.7% 190
Financial Managers $123,670 +10.4% 330
Computer and Information Systems Managers $122,740 -27.6% 300
Marketing Managers $115,070 -35.9% 110
Managers, All Other $114,450 -14.3% 220
Chief Executives $110,700 +27.4% 310
Nurse Practitioners $108,080 -14.4% 380
Human Resources Managers $107,980 -20.8% 90
Facilities Managers $106,310 +3.9% 80
Power Plant Operators $105,540 +8.8% 60
Industrial Production Managers $105,350 -9.9% 130
Administrative Services Managers $100,350 -5.7% 120
Actuaries $99,640 -17% 50
Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products $99,250 -0.5% 130
Electrical Engineers $98,560 -7.8% 100
Veterinarians $96,430 -19% 60
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary $94,770 -8.4% 230
Medical and Health Services Managers $94,580 -14.5% 360
Construction Managers $93,820 -10.6% 230
Physical Therapists $93,140 -6.6% 140

Largest Occupations by Employment (2022)

Largest occupations by employment in Topeka, KS, BLS OEWS 2022.
Occupation Employment Median Annual
Customer Service Representatives 2,850 $34,760
Registered Nurses 2,810 $68,000
Fast Food and Counter Workers 2,530 $23,010
Cashiers 2,510 $24,170
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive 2,330 $35,490
General and Operations Managers 2,320 $75,340
Stockers and Order Fillers 2,320 $31,150
Retail Salespersons 2,000 $28,170
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand 1,980 $43,080
Nursing Assistants 1,980 $33,690
Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners 1,650 $27,420
Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 1,500 $29,190
Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers 1,340 $46,240
Waiters and Waitresses 1,310 $26,830
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks 1,300 $39,040
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers 1,280 $51,050
Accountants and Auditors 1,250 $62,110
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 1,240 $57,310
Software Developers 1,110 $92,040
Business Operations Specialists, All Other 1,030 $65,360
Management Analysts 1,020 $55,410
Maintenance and Repair Workers, General 950 $38,950
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses 870 $48,980
Construction Laborers 870 $37,290
Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants 850 $42,350
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