Driver/Sales Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $40,240 +8.4% vs national
Median hourly $19.35
10th percentile $20,040
90th percentile $62,910
Employed locally 170
National median $37,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,040
    25th
    $33,010
    50th (median)
    $40,240
    75th
    $51,380
    90th
    $62,910

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Driver/Sales Workers salary vs area income 59% Median Driver/Sales Workers salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Driver/Sales Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,200
    Yuba City, CA $51,200
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $49,590
    Merced, CA $49,290
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $49,140
    Fargo, ND-MN $48,920

    Nearby metros — Driver/Sales Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jackson, MI $42,270
    Kansas City, MO-KS $41,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $40,470
    Jacksonville, FL $39,960
    Wichita, KS $39,810
    Clarksville, TN-KY $38,930

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Stockers and Order Fillers $36,330
    Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $48,250
    Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers $57,050
    Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $48,560
    Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $36,190
    Light Truck Drivers $39,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Driver/Sales Workers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Driver/Sales Workers in Topeka, KS is $19.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.82 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Driver/Sales Workers salaries?

    The median Driver/Sales Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 8.4% above the national median of $37,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Driver/Sales Workers in Topeka?

    Entry-level Driver/Sales Workers (10th percentile) earn around $20,040 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,010.