Rock Splitters, Quarry Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $38,140 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.34
10th percentile $38,130
90th percentile $44,460
Employed locally 50
National median $47,460

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,130
    25th
    $38,140
    50th (median)
    $38,140
    75th
    $41,610
    90th
    $44,460

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Rock Splitters, Quarry salary vs area income 56% Median Rock Splitters, Quarry salary is 44% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rock Splitters, Quarry

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $65,420
    Oregon $65,350
    Massachusetts $64,590
    California $63,110
    Illinois $61,140
    St. Louis, MO-IL $60,990

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Construction Laborers$45,860
    First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$76,560
    Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$52,060
    Electricians$61,980
    Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$73,790
    Carpenters$51,340

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rock Splitters, Quarry make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Rock Splitters, Quarry in Topeka, KS is $18.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.38 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Rock Splitters, Quarry salaries?

    The median Rock Splitters, Quarry salary in Topeka, KS is 19.6% below the national median of $47,460. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rock Splitters, Quarry in Topeka?

    Entry-level Rock Splitters, Quarry (10th percentile) earn around $38,130 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,140.