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The city of Topeka, KS is expecting an impressive job growth rate of 17.46% in the coming years, which is higher than the US average of 30.54%. The unemployment rate in Topeka is also lower than the national average at 3.8%, which indicates that there are plenty of job opportunities available in this area. With strong economic growth and a favorable job market, Topeka is a great place for those looking for work or to start a career. Moreover, with diverse employment sectors such as manufacturing, construction, hospitality, and health care, people can have many options when it comes to finding employment.

The unemployment rate in Topeka is 3.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Topeka has been Negative.
- Jobs have Decreased by 0.5% over the past year.
- The average salary in Topeka is $50,870.
- The median home cost in Topeka is $169,700

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Topeka? Legal ($72,721)
- Worst paying jobs? Food Prep, Serving ($15,379)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($72,561)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($15,439)
- Average Income of Residents in Topeka ($29,755) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Topeka (3.9) is lower than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Topeka, Kansas that match your qualifications.

     JobsTopeka, KansasUnited States
  $29,755$37,638
  $50,870$69,021
  3.96
  -1.9%-6.2%
  23.9%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationTopeka, KansasUnited States
  Management$63,619$77,236
  Business, Financial$55,035$68,299
  Computer, Math$65,419$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$59,848$86,023
  Sciences$60,417$66,034
  Social Service$42,585$44,925
  Legal$72,721$88,013
  Education$45,720$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$32,898$43,591
  Health Practitioners$56,845$75,327
  Health Technicians$39,307$41,524
  Healthcare Support$25,980$25,441
  Fire Fighters$37,054$35,516
  Law Enforcement$57,946$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$15,379$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$22,877$23,378
  Personal Care$16,794$15,351
  Sales, Related$35,036$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$32,869$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$30,292$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$37,760$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$43,439$48,436
  Production$38,899$38,103
  Transportation$40,814$39,572
  Material Moving$26,197$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryTopeka, KansasUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$27,083$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction$72,561$74,432
  Construction$36,624$44,287
  Manufacturing$43,071$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$46,460$51,301
  Retail Trade$24,986$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$45,036$43,256
  Utilities$67,202$77,546
  Information$38,281$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$53,656$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$32,022$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$48,646$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises $75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,641$30,687
  Educational Services$42,297$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$37,235$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$21,887$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$15,439$18,154
  Other Services$29,250$29,481
  Public Administration$48,843$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Loretta Lynn says that in  More

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I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

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