Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $44,020 +18.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.17
10th percentile $27,050
90th percentile $59,800
Employed locally 140
National median $37,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,050
    25th
    $35,460
    50th (median)
    $44,020
    75th
    $50,530
    90th
    $59,800

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary vs area income 65% Median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary is 35% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area $61,180
    Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $60,480
    Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $59,110
    Vineland, NJ $58,830
    South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $58,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $55,060

    Nearby metros — Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $46,160
    Manhattan, KS $45,660
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $44,420
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $43,690
    Wichita, KS $42,620
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $37,080

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education $49,970
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $59,330
    Substitute Teachers, Short-Term $29,280
    Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $56,780
    Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School $58,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Topeka, KS is $21.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.67 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salaries?

    The median Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education salary in Topeka, KS is 18.6% above the national median of $37,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education in Topeka?

    Entry-level Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (10th percentile) earn around $27,050 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,460.