Retail Salespersons Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $30,840 -10.8% vs national
Median hourly $14.83
10th percentile $23,610
90th percentile $49,330
Employed locally 1,840
National median $34,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,610
    25th
    $28,060
    50th (median)
    $30,840
    75th
    $36,500
    90th
    $49,330

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Retail Salespersons salary vs area income 45% Median Retail Salespersons salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Retail Salespersons

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Napa, CA $44,680
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $43,040
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $42,490
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $39,180
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $38,770
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $38,760

    Nearby metros — Retail Salespersons salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $37,050
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $35,830
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $34,370
    Kansas City, MO-KS $33,840
    Jackson, MI $33,240
    Jacksonville, FL $31,340

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Cashiers $27,460
    First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers $45,500
    Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel $60,350
    Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products $76,840
    Insurance Sales Agents $61,450
    Parts Salespersons $36,270

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Retail Salespersons make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Retail Salespersons in Topeka, KS is $14.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.45 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Retail Salespersons salaries?

    The median Retail Salespersons salary in Topeka, KS is 10.8% below the national median of $34,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Retail Salespersons in Topeka?

    Entry-level Retail Salespersons (10th percentile) earn around $23,610 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,060.