salary$129,800 a year$62 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$95,990per year
Top pay (top 10%)$175,590per year
Jobs in the area60people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 10.6% of the median physician 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 physician assistant make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Topeka, KS area is $129,800 a year ($62 an hour). Most earn between $95,990 and $175,590.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 10.6% of the median physician assistant 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.