Medical Assistants Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $45,040 +1.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.66
10th percentile $36,580
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 410
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,580
    25th
    $38,340
    50th (median)
    $45,040
    75th
    $45,040
    90th
    $45,760

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 66% Median Medical Assistants salary is 34% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,780
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,340
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,070
    Lawrence, KS $40,910
    Jacksonville, FL $39,730
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $39,200

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,530
    Nursing Assistants $37,020
    Psychiatric Aides $38,390
    Dental Assistants $46,230
    Phlebotomists $45,680
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Topeka, KS is $21.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.30 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Topeka, KS is 1.9% above the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Topeka?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $36,580 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,340.