Paramedics Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $61,050 +4.5% vs national
Median hourly $29.35
10th percentile $39,400
90th percentile $63,450
Employed locally 120
National median $58,410

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,400
    25th
    $50,590
    50th (median)
    $61,050
    75th
    $61,270
    90th
    $63,450

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Paramedics salary vs area income 90% Median Paramedics salary is 10% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Paramedics

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $129,020
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $120,870
    Bellingham, WA $108,330
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,250
    Walla Walla, WA $102,430
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $101,950

    Nearby metros — Paramedics salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $80,590
    Clarksville, TN-KY $58,270
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $57,390
    Kansas City, MO-KS $55,400
    Jacksonville, FL $52,230
    Jackson, MS $51,740

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Paramedics make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Paramedics in Topeka, KS is $29.35, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.60 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Paramedics salaries?

    The median Paramedics salary in Topeka, KS is 4.5% above the national median of $58,410. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Paramedics in Topeka?

    Entry-level Paramedics (10th percentile) earn around $39,400 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,590.