Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $40,050 -11.2% vs national
Median hourly $19.26
10th percentile $33,340
90th percentile $53,670
Employed locally 580
National median $45,120

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,340
    25th
    $36,770
    50th (median)
    $40,050
    75th
    $47,800
    90th
    $53,670

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Social and Human Service Assistants salary vs area income 59% Median Social and Human Service Assistants salary is 41% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Social and Human Service Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,230
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $59,900
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,230
    Modesto, CA $57,330
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $57,220
    District of Columbia $57,210

    Nearby metros — Social and Human Service Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $49,460
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $47,100
    Fairbanks-College, AK $45,530
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,820
    Manhattan, KS $42,600
    Lawrence, KS $42,570

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers $49,940
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors $59,110
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors $63,700
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers $50,980
    Healthcare Social Workers $63,600
    Rehabilitation Counselors $47,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Social and Human Service Assistants make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Social and Human Service Assistants in Topeka, KS is $19.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.18 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Social and Human Service Assistants salaries?

    The median Social and Human Service Assistants salary in Topeka, KS is 11.2% below the national median of $45,120. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Social and Human Service Assistants in Topeka?

    Entry-level Social and Human Service Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $33,340 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,770.