Average Registered Nurse Salary

$31.86/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Topeka, KS is $31.86 per hour. This is 65% lower than the Kansas average of $52.71.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Topeka, KS compared to State and National Averages

$31.86/hour

Topeka, KS

59% lower than the US average.

$52.71/hour

Kansas

4% higher than the US average.

$50.70/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Topeka Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$55/hour

This is 43% higher than the Topeka average of $31.86.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 43% higher than the Topeka average of $31.86.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 34% higher than the Topeka average of $31.86.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Topeka?

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($32). For comparison, the Topeka, KS average for Registered Nurses is $32 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 37% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm$44$44
Perm Staff Jobs$32$32

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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