Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $59,330 -8.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,050
90th percentile $65,890
Employed locally 880
National median $64,580

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,050
    25th
    $49,000
    50th (median)
    $59,330
    75th
    $61,620
    90th
    $65,890

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary vs area income 87% Median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $106,970
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $105,630
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,400
    Kingston, NY $104,720
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $103,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,640

    Nearby metros — Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $97,830
    Fairbanks-College, AK $78,740
    Jacksonville, FL $73,080
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $63,680
    Wichita, KS $62,230
    Jackson, MI $61,290

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$30,770
    Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$49,970
    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
    Instructional Coordinators$60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Topeka, KS is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salaries?

    The median Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education salary in Topeka, KS is 8.1% below the national median of $64,580. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education in Topeka?

    Entry-level Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (10th percentile) earn around $47,050 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,000.