Nursing Assistants Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $37,020 -6.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.80
10th percentile $35,260
90th percentile $44,930
Employed locally 2,320
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,260
    25th
    $36,680
    50th (median)
    $37,020
    75th
    $42,720
    90th
    $44,930

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,330
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,120
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,130
    Jackson, MI $38,610
    Lawrence, KS $37,500
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,150

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,530
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Psychiatric Aides $38,390
    Dental Assistants $46,230
    Phlebotomists $45,680
    Physical Therapist Assistants $62,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nursing Assistants make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Topeka, KS is $17.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.32 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Topeka, KS is 6.3% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $35,260 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,680.