salary$132,740 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$108,930per year
Top pay (top 10%)$163,660per year
Jobs in the area500people work this job
Can a nurse practitioner afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 10.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a nurse practitioner in the Topeka, KS area is $132,740 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $108,930 and $163,660.
Can a nurse practitioner afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 10.4% of the median nurse practitioner salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Topeka, KS metro area.