Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay range in Topeka
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $117,170 or more. The middle half of architects (except landscape and naval) in Topeka earn between $61,620 and $92,440.
- $49K10th
- $62K25th
- $79KMedian
- $92K75th
- $117K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,460 | $6,622 | $38.20 |
| Median | $79,400 | $6,617 | $38.17 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $61,620 | $5,135 | $29.62 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $92,440 | $7,703 | $44.44 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval pay in Topeka vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Architects (except landscape and naval) in Topeka earn 15% less than the Kansas average ($94,030) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($106,260). At the median the gap is -20% against the U.S. median of $99,280.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $79,460 | $79,400 | $48,990 | $117,170 | 80 |
| Kansas | $94,030 | $85,490 | $61,100 | $131,600 | 840 |
| United States | $106,260 | $99,280 | $62,300 | $161,420 | 106,770 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary after taxes in Topeka
On the average salary of $79,460, a single filer in Topeka takes home about $61,096 a year, or $5,091 a month and $2,350 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Topeka a good place for architects (except landscape and naval)? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Topeka area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $79,460 buys what about $89,462 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Topeka ($49,540). A typical home costs $217,683, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in other Kansas cities
Topeka ranks 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($104,520).
All Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salaries in Kansas
Highest-paying cities for architects (except landscape and naval)
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($142,170).
- San Jose, CA$142,170
- San Francisco, CA$131,300
- Trenton, NJ$127,000
- Kiryas Joel, NY$125,980
- Sacramento, CA$124,740
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Architects, Except Landscape and Naval salary in Topeka: questions
How much do architects (except landscape and naval) make an hour in Topeka?
$38.20 an hour on average, and $38.17 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level architects (except landscape and naval) salary in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $61,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the architects (except landscape and naval) take-home pay in Topeka?
About $61,096 a year ($5,091 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,460.
Do architects (except landscape and naval) earn more in Topeka than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% less than the U.S. average for this job ($106,260).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 17-1011; area Topeka, KS (45820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.6%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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