salary$38,720 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$35,080per year
Top pay (top 10%)$46,430per year
Jobs in the area2,270people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Topeka?
Expensive. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 35.6% of the median nursing assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Topeka, KS area is $38,720 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $35,080 and $46,430.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 35.6% of the median nursing assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Topeka, KS metro area.