General and Operations Managers Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $81,600 -20.7% vs national
Median hourly $39.23
10th percentile $50,920
90th percentile $161,810
Employed locally 2,520
National median $102,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,920
    25th
    $63,290
    50th (median)
    $81,600
    75th
    $115,500
    90th
    $161,810

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    General and Operations Managers salary vs area income 120% Median General and Operations Managers salary is 20% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for General and Operations Managers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $167,270
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $162,480
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $160,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $152,090
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $151,420
    New Jersey $149,990

    Nearby metros — General and Operations Managers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $110,560
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $102,470
    Jacksonville, FL $97,360
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $95,290
    Jackson, MS $94,570
    Jackson, MI $93,330

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Medical and Health Services Managers $106,500
    Financial Managers $136,100
    Computer and Information Systems Managers $135,970
    Chief Executives $122,040
    Sales Managers $151,580
    Managers, All Other $106,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do General and Operations Managers make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for General and Operations Managers in Topeka, KS is $39.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $82.51 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for General and Operations Managers salaries?

    The median General and Operations Managers salary in Topeka, KS is 20.7% below the national median of $102,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for General and Operations Managers in Topeka?

    Entry-level General and Operations Managers (10th percentile) earn around $50,920 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,290.