salary$140,820 a year$68 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$74,420per year
Top pay (top 10%)$169,310per year
Jobs in the area280people work this job
Can a pharmacist afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 9.8% of the median pharmacist salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a pharmacist make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a pharmacist in the Topeka, KS area is $140,820 a year ($68 an hour). Most earn between $74,420 and $169,310.
Can a pharmacist afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 9.8% of the median pharmacist 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.