Topeka, KS Employment

C-
5%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
10%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
IndexTopekaKansasNational
Income per capita$28,420$28,478$29,829
Median household income$49,647$53,571$55,322
Median income owner occupied$63,666$67,823$70,586
Median income renter occupied$35,337$32,780$35,192
Median earnings male$36,601$36,604$36,919
Median earnings female$29,303$24,737$26,250
Unemployment rate3.1%3.5%4.7%
Poverty level13.9%13.3%15.1%
New Real Estate Listings in Topeka Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Topeka, KS
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Key findings

  • The income per capita in Topeka is 5% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Topeka is 10% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Topeka is 34% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Topeka is 8% lower than the national average

Compare Topeka, KS Employment

      vs

      Best Places for Employment in and Around Topeka

      See all the best places to live around Topeka
      How would you rate the job market in Topeka?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      How accessible is public transit in Topeka?
      Write a review to give others more information about this area.
      See all Topeka poll results

      am i middle class

      $
      Input your household income
      $33,094 $49,647 $99,294
      City
      $35,710 $53,571 $107,142
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
      Nation
      According to the PEW research center, the middle class is defined as a range from two thirds (2/3) of the median household income to a multiple of two (2) times the median household income. Displayed above are the city, state and national median household income averages. Simply enter your median household income to determine if your income falls into the middle class or if your household income is considered upper or lower class.

      The best places in Kansas

      Here are the best places to live in KansasSee the best places to live in TopekaSafest States In The USMost Dangerous Cities In The US

      Topeka median earnings by income bracket

      Topeka employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry10.4%10.4%
      Manufacturing sector16.8%16.8%
      Financial & insurance services5.7%5.7%
      Wholesale & retail services13.5%13.5%
      Public administration8.3%8.3%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.1%7.1%
      Education, health & social services12.0%12.0%
      Other23.8%23.8%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Ozawkie, KS673$83,29550.6%
      Wakarusa, KS223$77,91740.8%
      Grantville, KS206$71,41729.1%
      Delia, KS250$61,25010.7%
      Meriden, KS781$61,16810.6%
      Topeka, KS125,819$49,64710.3%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Pearland, TX125,817$102,76485.8%
      Saanich, BC125,800n/a 
      Simi Valley, CA125,768$99,24579.4%
      Lafayette, LA126,674$54,1392.1%
      Athens, GA124,962$39,71328.2%
      Topeka, KS125,819$49,64710.3%
      Source: The Topeka, KS employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024