Computer Programmers Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $93,600 -5.1% vs national
Median hourly $45.00
10th percentile $69,330
90th percentile $140,130
National median $98,670

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,330
    25th
    $76,960
    50th (median)
    $93,600
    75th
    $108,230
    90th
    $140,130

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Computer Programmers salary vs area income 137% Median Computer Programmers salary is 37% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Computer Programmers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $167,970
    Boulder, CO $162,530
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $159,250
    Washington $158,820
    Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR $136,880
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $133,560

    Nearby metros — Computer Programmers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wichita, KS $101,910
    Jacksonville, FL $98,350
    Kansas City, MO-KS $97,020
    Fairbanks-College, AK $90,730
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $84,330
    Lawrence, KS $82,250

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Software Developers$102,240
    Computer User Support Specialists$50,710
    Network and Computer Systems Administrators$85,380
    Computer Systems Analysts$91,420
    Information Security Analysts$94,990
    Computer Occupations, All Other$94,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Computer Programmers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Computer Programmers in Topeka, KS is $45.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.38 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Computer Programmers salaries?

    The median Computer Programmers salary in Topeka, KS is 5.1% below the national median of $98,670. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Computer Programmers in Topeka?

    Entry-level Computer Programmers (10th percentile) earn around $69,330 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $76,960.