Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $58,930 -26.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.33
10th percentile $52,120
90th percentile $80,520
Employed locally 150
National median $80,060

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,120
    25th
    $54,720
    50th (median)
    $58,930
    75th
    $68,160
    90th
    $80,520

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary vs area income 86% Median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Georgia nonmetropolitan area $178,960
    District of Columbia $122,440
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $110,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $109,520
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $108,310
    Monroe, MI $107,990

    Nearby metros — Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $95,100
    Jackson, MI $88,190
    Fairbanks-College, AK $85,500
    Kansas City, MO-KS $81,280
    Wichita, KS $73,420
    Manhattan, KS $72,550

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $162,810
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $66,560
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670
    Occupational Health and Safety Technicians $54,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Topeka, KS is $28.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.34 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salaries?

    The median Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary in Topeka, KS is 26.4% below the national median of $80,060. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Topeka?

    Entry-level Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (10th percentile) earn around $52,120 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,720.