Median DOL Salary
$85,016
Total DOL Filings
2,202
Companies Hiring
448
Cost of Living Index
87.1
National avg = 100Location vs National
Topeka, KS$85,016
National Average$60,917
The weighted median salary in Topeka, KS is 39.6% above the national average across all occupations.
Top Employers in Topeka
Highest-Paying Occupations in Topeka
| Job Title | Median Salary | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $141,600 | +0.3% | 6 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,271 | -27.5% | 5 |
| Statisticians | $80,000 | -14.3% | 9 |
| Management Analysts | $69,420 | -14.4% | 21 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,832 | -33.4% | 9 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $64,179 | +3.1% | 11 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $61,000 | -25.7% | 20 |
| Actuaries | $57,913 | -53.9% | 8 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $54,350 | -45.5% | 5 |
| Logisticians | $50,625 | -1.6% | 6 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,000 | -37.2% | 13 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $46,190 | -21.4% | 20 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $45,570 | -22.5% | 6 |
BLS Wage Survey Data - Kansas
Independent Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey - all workers, not just sponsored positions.BLS metro-level data is not available for this area. Showing state-level data for Kansas.
| Occupation | BLS Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine Physicians | $237,200 | 140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $194,810 | 150 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $182,770 | N/A |
| Dentists, General | $170,090 | 1,240 |
| Podiatrists | $169,060 | 40 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $158,100 | 280 |
| Air Traffic Controllers | $156,620 | 410 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $154,830 | 3,590 |
| Chief Executives | $154,700 | 2,540 |
| Sales Managers | $151,440 | 4,940 |
Salary Trend in Topeka, KS
Median DOL-filed salary by fiscal yearCost of Living Comparison
Topeka, KS has a cost of living index of 87.1, which is 12.9% less expensive than the national average. A salary of $100,000 here has the purchasing power equivalent of $114,811 in an average-cost city.
Top-Paying Occupations - COL-Adjusted
| Job Title | Median Salary | COL-Adjusted Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Managers | $141,600 | $162,572 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $112,271 | $128,899 |
| Statisticians | $80,000 | $91,848 |
| Management Analysts | $69,420 | $79,701 |
| Physical Therapists | $65,832 | $75,582 |
Compare to Other Cities
See how Topeka, KS stacks up against other major hiring markets.Popular Salary Pages in Topeka, KS
Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.