Firefighters Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $45,970 -22.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.10
10th percentile $29,140
90th percentile $76,390
Employed locally 270
National median $59,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,140
    25th
    $35,100
    50th (median)
    $45,970
    75th
    $56,520
    90th
    $76,390

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Firefighters salary vs area income 67% Median Firefighters salary is 33% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Firefighters

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $164,940
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $121,270
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $108,320
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $105,250
    Vallejo, CA $104,460
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $102,220

    Nearby metros — Firefighters salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $74,090
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $71,280
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,960
    Jacksonville, FL $52,770
    Manhattan, KS $50,650
    Clarksville, TN-KY $48,270

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $50,920
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $57,990
    Security Guards $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,020
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers $92,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Firefighters make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Firefighters in Topeka, KS is $22.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.50 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Firefighters salaries?

    The median Firefighters salary in Topeka, KS is 22.8% below the national median of $59,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Firefighters (10th percentile) earn around $29,140 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,100.