Electricians pay range in Topeka
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,100 or more. The middle half of electricians in Topeka earn between $60,010 and $80,560.
- $48K10th
- $60K25th
- $66KMedian
- $81K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $66,350 | $5,529 | $31.90 |
| Median | $65,520 | $5,460 | $31.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,010 | $5,001 | $28.85 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,560 | $6,713 | $38.73 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Electricians pay in Topeka vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Electricians in Topeka earn 4% less than the Kansas average ($69,200) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($71,490). At the median the gap is +4% against the U.S. median of $63,190.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $66,350 | $65,520 | $47,590 | $82,100 | 510 |
| Kansas | $69,200 | $65,860 | $42,660 | $96,830 | 6,350 |
| United States | $71,490 | $63,190 | $42,640 | $108,510 | 757,220 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Electricians salary after taxes in Topeka
On the average salary of $66,350, a single filer in Topeka takes home about $52,590 a year, or $4,382 a month and $2,023 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% 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 electricians? 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 $66,350 buys what about $74,702 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Topeka ($49,540). A typical home costs $217,683, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Electricians salary in other Kansas cities
Topeka ranks 2nd of 4 Kansas metro areas for this job; Wichita pays the most ($68,250).
Highest-paying cities for electricians
San Francisco, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($103,690).
- San Francisco, CA$103,690
- Mount Vernon, WA$103,040
- Portland, OR$103,030
- Albany, OR$100,180
- Seattle, WA$99,720
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Electricians salary in Topeka: questions
How much do electricians make an hour in Topeka?
$31.90 an hour on average, and $31.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level electricians salary in Topeka?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the electricians take-home pay in Topeka?
About $52,590 a year ($4,382 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $66,350.
Do electricians earn more in Topeka than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($71,490).
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 47-2111; area Topeka, KS (45820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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