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Topeka, KS Job Market Score

Driven by
  • 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.

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.

Wages by employment type

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Part-time47—$22/hr n=15
Full-time30$103k n=12—
Contract8——
Intern5——
Temporary4——

Wages by sector

BucketJobsMedian annualMedian hourly
Food Service / Restaurants239——
Retail166—$18.07/hr n=7
Healthcare35—$35/hr n=9
Transportation & Logistics27$90k n=11—
Consumer Goods24—$18.07/hr n=7

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

In-demand skills

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%

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