Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $37,050 +2.5% vs national
Median hourly $17.81
10th percentile $26,950
90th percentile $50,650
Employed locally 50
National median $36,150

Compare Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Topeka, KS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals
in
Topeka, KS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,950
    25th
    $29,430
    50th (median)
    $37,050
    75th
    $41,870
    90th
    $50,650

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary vs area income 54% Median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA $59,900
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $53,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $53,190
    Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA $51,840
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $51,330
    East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $51,090

    Nearby metros — Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kansas City, MO-KS $38,640
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $38,020
    Manhattan, KS $35,420
    Wichita, KS $32,860
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $30,630

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse $31,400
    Agricultural Equipment Operators $45,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Topeka, KS is $17.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.43 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salaries?

    The median Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals salary in Topeka, KS is 2.5% above the national median of $36,150. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals in Topeka?

    Entry-level Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals (10th percentile) earn around $26,950 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,430.