salary$81,820 a year$39 an hour · median pay in the Topeka, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$67,070per year
Top pay (top 10%)$104,280per year
Jobs in the area3,190people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Topeka?
Cheap. Rent of $1,148 a month takes 16.8% of the median registered nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make in Topeka, KS?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Topeka, KS area is $81,820 a year ($39 an hour). Most earn between $67,070 and $104,280.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Topeka?
Typical rent of $1,148 a month takes 16.8% of the median registered nurse 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.