salary$65,520 a year$32 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$47,590per year
Top pay (top 10%)$82,100per year
Jobs in the area510people work this job
Can a electrician afford Topeka?
OK. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 21.0% of the median electrician salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a electrician in the Topeka, KS area is $65,520 a year ($32 an hour). Most earn between $47,590 and $82,100.
Can a electrician afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 21.0% of the median electrician salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Topeka, KS metro area.