Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $60,180 -3.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.94
10th percentile $50,310
90th percentile $73,350
Employed locally 800
National median $62,340

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,310
    25th
    $55,240
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $63,500
    90th
    $73,350

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary vs area income 88% Median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary is 12% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $92,840
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $90,810
    Massachusetts nonmetropolitan area $82,190
    Napa, CA $81,820
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $81,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $80,880

    Nearby metros — Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $76,620
    Fairbanks-College, AK $73,110
    Jackson, MI $62,860
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,700
    Manhattan, KS $61,140
    Jacksonville, FL $60,180

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920
    Pharmacists $133,730

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Topeka, KS is $28.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.64 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salaries?

    The median Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses salary in Topeka, KS is 3.5% below the national median of $62,340. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Topeka?

    Entry-level Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $50,310 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,240.