Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $49,970 -19.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,590
90th percentile $63,160
Employed locally 1,200
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,590
    25th
    $48,340
    50th (median)
    $49,970
    75th
    $59,170
    90th
    $63,160

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 73% Median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 27% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $103,580
    El Centro, CA $101,960
    Visalia, CA $101,340
    Salinas, CA $101,300
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,170
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $100,620

    Nearby metros — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,780
    Fairbanks-College, AK $79,160
    Jacksonville, FL $69,140
    Jackson, MI $61,310
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $59,390
    Kansas City, MO-KS $59,140

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,770
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,010
    Instructional Coordinators $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Topeka, KS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Topeka, KS is 19.8% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education in Topeka?

    Entry-level Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,590 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,340.