Tutors Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $35,830 -10.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.23
10th percentile $20,770
90th percentile $54,030
Employed locally 40
National median $40,090

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,770
    25th
    $30,720
    50th (median)
    $35,830
    75th
    $36,110
    90th
    $54,030

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Tutors salary vs area income 53% Median Tutors salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Tutors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Casper, WY $99,590
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $79,620
    Midland, MI $76,680
    Northwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area $72,800
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $72,500
    Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area $64,840

    Nearby metros — Tutors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Joplin, MO-KS $52,000
    Jackson, MS $51,860
    Jacksonville, NC $48,850
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $44,850
    Wichita, KS $44,260
    Fairbanks-College, AK $43,780

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary $30,770
    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

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Tutors make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Tutors in Topeka, KS is $17.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.77 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Tutors salaries?

    The median Tutors salary in Topeka, KS is 10.6% below the national median of $40,090. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Tutors in Topeka?

    Entry-level Tutors (10th percentile) earn around $20,770 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,720.