Pharmacy Aides Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $28,800 -22.2% vs national
Median hourly $13.85
10th percentile $26,820
90th percentile $37,370
Employed locally 40
National median $37,000

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,820
    25th
    $27,250
    50th (median)
    $28,800
    75th
    $34,930
    90th
    $37,370

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Pharmacy Aides salary vs area income 42% Median Pharmacy Aides salary is 58% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Pharmacy Aides

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $73,870
    Vallejo, CA $67,860
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $67,050
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,900
    District of Columbia $55,590
    Stockton-Lodi, CA $52,120

    Nearby metros — Pharmacy Aides salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $42,870
    Kansas City, MO-KS $37,120
    Jacksonville, FL $35,150
    Lawrence, KS $34,060
    Wichita, KS $28,550
    Jackson, MS $27,150

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,530
    Nursing Assistants $37,020
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Psychiatric Aides $38,390
    Dental Assistants $46,230
    Phlebotomists $45,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Pharmacy Aides make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Pharmacy Aides in Topeka, KS is $13.85, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.00 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Pharmacy Aides salaries?

    The median Pharmacy Aides salary in Topeka, KS is 22.2% below the national median of $37,000. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Pharmacy Aides in Topeka?

    Entry-level Pharmacy Aides (10th percentile) earn around $26,820 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,250.