First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $92,990 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $44.71
10th percentile $52,370
90th percentile $114,700
Employed locally 180
National median $92,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,370
    25th
    $73,870
    50th (median)
    $92,990
    75th
    $92,990
    90th
    $114,700

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary vs area income 136% Median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary is 36% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $632,190
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $188,500
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $171,390
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $167,080
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $161,700
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $144,520

    Nearby metros — First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $98,800
    Jacksonville, FL $96,050
    Kansas City, MO-KS $91,710
    Lawrence, KS $90,410
    Fairbanks-College, AK $77,510
    Manhattan, KS $72,360

    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
    Firefighters $45,970
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $93,640
    Detectives and Criminal Investigators $54,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Topeka, KS is $44.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $61.22 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salaries?

    The median First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers salary in Topeka, KS is 0.6% above the national median of $92,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers in Topeka?

    Entry-level First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers (10th percentile) earn around $52,370 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $73,870.