Pharmacists Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $133,730 -2.7% vs national
Median hourly $64.30
10th percentile $59,340
90th percentile $161,680
Employed locally 280
National median $137,480

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,340
    25th
    $122,110
    50th (median)
    $133,730
    75th
    $158,170
    90th
    $161,680

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacists salary vs area income 196% Median Pharmacists salary is 96% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $203,950
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $196,250
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $183,510
    Vallejo, CA $177,530
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $174,810
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $173,510

    Nearby metros — Pharmacists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $167,100
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $159,030
    Kansas City, MO-KS $138,400
    Wichita, KS $135,790
    Manhattan, KS $134,950
    Jackson, TN $134,920

    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 Pharmacists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacists in Topeka, KS is $64.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.40 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Pharmacists salaries?

    The median Pharmacists salary in Topeka, KS is 2.7% below the national median of $137,480. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Pharmacists (10th percentile) earn around $59,340 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $122,110.