salary$46,070 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,390per year
Jobs in the area470people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Topeka?
OK. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 29.9% of the median medical assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Topeka, KS area is $46,070 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,440 and $46,390.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 29.9% of the median medical assistant 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.