Veterinarians Salary in Topeka, KS

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

Median annual salary $104,340 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.17
10th percentile $77,960
90th percentile $212,420
Employed locally 70
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,960
    25th
    $95,040
    50th (median)
    $104,340
    75th
    $125,370
    90th
    $212,420

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 153% Median Veterinarians salary is 53% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $159,200
    Jacksonville, FL $131,130
    Jacksonville, NC $123,590
    Kansas City, MO-KS $119,640
    Clarksville, TN-KY $107,500

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,870
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,180
    Physicians, All Other $451,910
    Nurse Practitioners $127,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,860
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Topeka, KS is $50.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.61 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Topeka, KS is 16.9% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $77,960 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $95,040.