Jobs in Topeka, KS
384 active postings tracked in Topeka, KS · collapsed to 202 roles.
Topeka, KS Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
- Net hiring is positive (+32 this week — 32 added vs 0 removed)
- Few reposted listings (45% appear duplicated)
Topeka, KS job market overview (May 2026)
The Topeka, KS job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 384 active job postings tracked here, 49% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in store supervisor / manager and bartender / barista, with food service / restaurants as the leading sector.
- 49% of postings in Topeka, KS have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- 32 new postings have appeared this week — about 8% of currently-active listings.
- Half of active postings here have been open 28 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3057+ days.
- 5% of postings list a salary range (20 of 384).
- Median advertised salary among annual-pay roles is $70k.
- The most active employers right now are Scooter's Coffee, Dollar General, and Walgreens.
What this means for job seekers
- Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
- Best opportunities are in store supervisor / manager and bartender / barista.
- Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.
Topeka, KS job market
Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Topeka, KS.
- 384Active postings
- 32Posted this week
- 187Open 30+ days49% of active
- 7Remote / hybrid2% of active
- 5%List salary20 of 384
- 35%Hourly7 of disclosed
- $70kMedian annual (max)
- $18.07/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 28dMedian agep90 3057d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager92
- Bartender / Barista30
- Retail Associate29
- Crew / Cashier29
- Food Service15
- Shift Supervisor / Service Lead13
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers40
- Bartenders22
- Managers, All Other19
- Fast Food and Counter Workers15
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers10
- Pharmacy Technicians9
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants225
- Retail157
- Healthcare39
- Consumer Goods26
- Transportation & Logistics18
- Manufacturing6
Employment mix
- Unspecified308 · 80%
- Part-time33 · 9%
- Full-time22 · 6%
- Contract12 · 3%
- Temporary6 · 2%
- Intern3 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Director National Accounts - FMSDirector
Ryder System · Topeka, KS · jobs.ryder.com
posted 12 hours ago
- Kitchen Team Member/CookFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Topeka, KS · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 23 hours ago
- Assistant ManagerStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Topeka, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Catering LeadFood Service× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Topeka, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Retail Team MemberCrew / Cashier× 2 openings
Panera Bread · Topeka, KS, United States of America · careers.panerabread.com
most recent posted 2 days ago
- Technical Services Representative - Automotive Finishes
Sherwin-Williams · Topeka, KS · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
$71k–$92k · posted 3 days ago
- Reginal Collections Associate - REMOTE
Ryder System · Topeka, KS · jobs.ryder.com
$55k · posted 3 days ago
- Warehouse Automation Engineer (remote)Engineering
Ryder System · Topeka, KS · jobs.ryder.com
posted 3 days ago
- FAC ENG-MAINT/PLUMBER 5Plumber / Pipefitter
Kroger · Topeka, KS · krogerfamilycareers.com
posted 4 days ago
- Client Relationship Consultant 2-4 (Banker) - Topeka, KS× 2 openings
U.S. Bank · Topeka, KS · careers.usbank.com
most recent posted 4 days ago
- Customer Service Delivery DriverDelivery Driver
Sherwin-Williams · Topeka, KS · ejhp.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com
posted 5 days ago
- Store Manager (P1-1363211-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Topeka, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Assistant Manager (P1-1357710-2)Store Supervisor / Manager
Panda Express · Topeka, KS · pandacareers.com
posted 1 week ago
- Procurement Systems Specialist - REMOTE
Ryder System · Topeka, KS · jobs.ryder.com
$64k · posted 1 week ago
- Sourcing & Supply Analyst - REMOTE
Ryder System · Topeka, KS · jobs.ryder.com
$70k · posted 1 week ago
- Application Security EngineerSecurity Engineering
Ryder System · Topeka, KS · jobs.ryder.com
$110k · posted 1 week ago
- Early Morning BaristaBartender / Barista× 19 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Topeka, KS · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- Afternoon PT BaristaBartender / Barista× 7 openings
Scooter's Coffee · Topeka, KS · apply.jobappnetwork.com
most recent posted 1 week ago
- STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE IN TOPEKA, KSStore Supervisor / Manager× 2 openings
Dollar General · Topeka, KS · careers.dollargeneral.com
most recent posted 1 week ago