Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $46,740 -3.9% vs national
Median hourly $22.47
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $69,580
Employed locally 930
National median $48,620

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $46,740
    75th
    $57,470
    90th
    $69,580

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary vs area income 69% Median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $63,470
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,300
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $61,570
    Sheboygan, WI $60,610
    District of Columbia $60,600
    Napa, CA $60,510

    Nearby metros — Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $56,100
    Fairbanks-College, AK $55,020
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $51,450
    Joplin, MO-KS $49,020
    Kansas City, MO-KS $48,820
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $48,230

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers $77,640
    Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics $47,780
    Industrial Machinery Mechanics $68,050
    Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $59,630
    Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers $105,890
    Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers $60,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance and Repair Workers, General make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Topeka, KS is $22.47, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.67 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salaries?

    The median Maintenance and Repair Workers, General salary in Topeka, KS is 3.9% below the national median of $48,620. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance and Repair Workers, General in Topeka?

    Entry-level Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.