Maintenance Workers, Machinery Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $58,710 -3% vs national
Median hourly $28.22
10th percentile $45,690
90th percentile $76,460
Employed locally 150
National median $60,500

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,690
    25th
    $47,090
    50th (median)
    $58,710
    75th
    $74,540
    90th
    $76,460

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary vs area income 86% Median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary is 14% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Maintenance Workers, Machinery

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $108,110
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $91,190
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $89,950
    Wyoming $85,830
    Columbus, IN $82,930
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290

    Nearby metros — Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Clarksville, TN-KY $82,290
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $72,350
    Jackson, TN $66,230
    Jackson, MI $65,090
    Kansas City, MO-KS $62,310
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $61,040

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $46,740
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Maintenance Workers, Machinery make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Topeka, KS is $28.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.74 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Maintenance Workers, Machinery salaries?

    The median Maintenance Workers, Machinery salary in Topeka, KS is 3% below the national median of $60,500. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Maintenance Workers, Machinery in Topeka?

    Entry-level Maintenance Workers, Machinery (10th percentile) earn around $45,690 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,090.