Childcare Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $28,830 -10% vs national
Median hourly $13.86
10th percentile $23,810
90th percentile $37,890
Employed locally 610
National median $32,050

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,810
    25th
    $27,780
    50th (median)
    $28,830
    75th
    $37,520
    90th
    $37,890

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Childcare Workers salary vs area income 42% Median Childcare Workers salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Childcare Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $47,730
    District of Columbia $45,400
    Ocala, FL $44,990
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $44,970
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,640
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $42,810

    Nearby metros — Childcare Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $37,610
    Fairbanks-College, AK $36,400
    Jacksonville, FL $31,200
    Kansas City, MO-KS $30,440
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $29,390
    Lawrence, KS $28,860

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors $35,450
    Animal Caretakers $23,870
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,610
    Recreation Workers $30,230
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $41,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Childcare Workers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Childcare Workers in Topeka, KS is $13.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $19.03 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Childcare Workers salaries?

    The median Childcare Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 10% below the national median of $32,050. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Childcare Workers in Topeka?

    Entry-level Childcare Workers (10th percentile) earn around $23,810 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,780.