Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $30,770 -12.7% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $22,360
90th percentile $45,950
Employed locally 1,520
National median $35,240

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,360
    25th
    $27,860
    50th (median)
    $30,770
    75th
    $36,130
    90th
    $45,950

    Topeka economic context

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

    Top-paying metros for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $50,870
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $49,980
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $49,610
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $48,120
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,630
    Bellingham, WA $47,540

    Nearby metros — Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $46,920
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $35,530
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $33,940
    Clarksville, TN-KY $32,310
    Jacksonville, FL $31,850
    Kansas City, MO-KS $30,910

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    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
    Instructional Coordinators $60,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary 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 Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salaries?

    The median Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary salary in Topeka, KS is 12.7% below the national median of $35,240. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary in Topeka?

    Entry-level Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary (10th percentile) earn around $22,360 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,860.