Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $51,990 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,880
90th percentile $64,410
Employed locally 80
National median $61,430

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,880
    25th
    $48,080
    50th (median)
    $51,990
    75th
    $59,950
    90th
    $64,410

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 76% Median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 24% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Modesto, CA $115,930
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Merced, CA $106,030
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $104,810
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $102,610
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $102,030

    Nearby metros — Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $108,640
    Jacksonville, FL $75,570
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $58,840
    Kansas City, MO-KS $58,810
    Wichita, KS $58,450
    Clarksville, TN-KY $57,850

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Topeka, KS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Topeka, KS is 15.4% below the national median of $61,430. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education in Topeka?

    Entry-level Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,880 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,080.