Epidemiologists Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $60,070 -28.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.88
10th percentile $55,990
90th percentile $82,700
Employed locally 40
National median $83,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,990
    25th
    $56,380
    50th (median)
    $60,070
    75th
    $76,920
    90th
    $82,700

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Epidemiologists salary vs area income 88% Median Epidemiologists salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Epidemiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $139,670
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $130,620
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $126,390
    New Jersey $110,240
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $106,660
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $105,670

    Nearby metros — Epidemiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Jacksonville, FL $81,120
    Kansas City, MO-KS $75,430
    Jackson, MS $54,990

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health $58,930
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists $76,150
    Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists $162,810
    Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers $66,560
    Forensic Science Technicians $86,670
    Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other $81,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Epidemiologists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Epidemiologists in Topeka, KS is $28.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.76 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Epidemiologists salaries?

    The median Epidemiologists salary in Topeka, KS is 28.5% below the national median of $83,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Epidemiologists in Topeka?

    Entry-level Epidemiologists (10th percentile) earn around $55,990 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,380.