Jobs in Topeka, KS
433 active postings tracked in Topeka, KS · collapsed to 284 roles.
Topeka, KS Job Market Score
- Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
- High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
- Pay is below the national median ($21.50/hr vs $26/hr national)
Topeka, KS job market overview (June 2026)
The Topeka, KS job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 433 active job postings tracked here, 100% 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.
- 100% of postings in Topeka, KS have been open for more than 30 days, which may indicate slower hiring or reposted positions.
- Half of active postings here have been open 64 days or fewer. The longest 10% have been open for 3104+ days.
- 7% of postings list a salary range (30 of 433).
- Median advertised hourly rate is $21.50/hr, with 53% of disclosed-pay roles paid hourly.
- The most active employers right now are Scooter's Coffee, Dollar General, and Kroger.
What this means for job seekers
- Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
- 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.
- 433Active postings
- 0Posted this week
- 433Open 30+ days100% of active
- 12Remote / hybrid3% of active
- 7%List salary30 of 433
- 53%Hourly16 of disclosed
- $95kMedian annual (max)
- $21.50/hrMedian hourly (max)
- 64dMedian agep90 3104d (long tail)
Wages by employment type
Wages by sector
Top categories
- Store Supervisor / Manager91
- Bartender / Barista35
- Retail Associate33
- Crew / Cashier31
- Food Service18
- Delivery Driver14
Top occupations (SOC)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers34
- Bartenders22
- Managers, All Other15
- Fast Food and Counter Workers8
- Pharmacy Technicians7
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers4
Top sectors
- Food Service / Restaurants239
- Retail166
- Healthcare35
- Transportation & Logistics27
- Consumer Goods24
- Professional Services17
Employment mix
- Unspecified339 · 78%
- Part-time47 · 11%
- Full-time30 · 7%
- Contract8 · 2%
- Intern5 · 1%
- Temporary4 · 1%
Top hiring companies
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Recent postings
- Kitchen Team Member/CookFood Service
Buffalo Wild Wings · Topeka, KS · careers.buffalowildwings.com
posted 4 weeks ago
- Travel Medical Surgical Registered NurseRegistered Nurse
Aya Healthcare · Topeka, KS · ayahealthcare.com
posted 1 month ago
- Full Time - Head Cashier - DayCrew / Cashier
Lowe's · Topeka, KS · talent.lowes.com
posted 1 month ago
- Line CookCook / Kitchen
LongHorn Steakhouse · Topeka, KS · jobs.longhornsteakhouse.com
posted 1 month ago
- Restaurant ManagerRestaurant Manager / GM
Cracker Barrel · Topeka, KS · careers.crackerbarrel.com
posted 1 month ago
- Permanent Home Health Student Nurse ExternRegistered Nurse
Aya Healthcare · Topeka, KS · ayahealthcare.com
$17–$22/hr · posted 1 month ago
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Aya Healthcare · Topeka, KS · ayahealthcare.com
$16–$21/hr · posted 1 month ago
- STORE MANAGER IN TOPEKA, KSStore Supervisor / Manager
Dollar General · Topeka, KS · careers.dollargeneral.com
posted 1 month ago
- Experienced Senior, Compliance & Monitoring
BDO USA · Topeka, KS · ebqb.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com
posted 1 month ago