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Topeka, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 24% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+34 this week — 34 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 386 active job postings tracked here, 48% 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time33—$18.07/hr n=6
Full-time22$71k n=9—
Contract13$70k n=3—
Temporary6——
Intern3——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants225——
Retail158—$18.07/hr n=7
Healthcare39——
Consumer Goods26—$18.07/hr n=7
Transportation & Logistics19$70k n=8—

Top categories

  • Store Supervisor / Manager92
  • Bartender / Barista30
  • Crew / Cashier30
  • Retail Associate29
  • 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

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Food Service / Restaurants225
  • Retail158
  • Healthcare39
  • Consumer Goods26
  • Transportation & Logistics19
  • Manufacturing6

Employment mix

  • Unspecified309 · 80%
  • Part-time33 · 9%
  • Full-time22 · 6%
  • Contract13 · 3%
  • Temporary6 · 2%
  • Intern3 · 1%

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