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# Jobs in Topeka, KS — Government, Healthcare & Finance

**State:** [Kansas Jobs Hiring Now | Salary, Industries, Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Country:** [Top Job Trends By Locations](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown)
**Open jobs:** 1,244

**Hiring momentum:** +12.0% — 56 new postings in the last 28 days vs 50 in the 28 days before, on career sites tracked through both periods
## Summary

- Postings on employer career sites published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026: 1,871
- Median salary: $50K
- Salary range (P25–P75): $36K – $78K
- Remote share: 5.8%

## Market Insights — September 2026

*Based on 1,871 postings published Jun 1 – Sep 28, 2026 • Updated September 28, 2026*

- Industries with the most postings in Topeka, KS: Hospitals and Health Care (34% of all postings), followed by Retail and Diversified Financial Services.
- Pay in Topeka, KS runs 29% below the United States median ($50K vs $70K).
- New postings for Topeka, KS rose 12% in the last 28 days (56 vs 50 in the 28 days before).

*Numbers above are computed from postings on employer career sites published in the window shown below, closed ones included. Salary figures use posted ranges where available; the market median is the median of the country the pay is quoted in, as its location page shows it. Confidence reflects sample size and signal stability vs the prior month.*

## Top industries in Topeka, KS

| Industry | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Hospitals & Health Care | 636 | $52K |
| Retail | 247 | $31K |
| Financial Services | 72 | — |
| Food & Beverage Services | 55 | $41K |
| Insurance | 51 | — |
| Professional Services | 50 | — |
| Facilities Services | 50 | — |
| Staffing & Recruiting | 42 | — |
| Restaurants | 40 | — |
| Wholesale Building Materials | 32 | — |

## Top roles hiring in Topeka, KS

| Role | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 148 | — |
| Medical Assistant | 40 | — |
| Retail Sales Associate | 36 | — |

## Top hiring companies in Topeka, KS

| Company | Total jobs |
|---|---|
| [Stormont Vail Health Jobs & Careers — Health System](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/stormont-vail-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 319 |
| [Ardent Health Jobs & Careers — Hospital Network](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/ardent-health?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 148 |
| [Domino's Pizza Pakistan Jobs & Careers — QSR](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/domino-s-pizza?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 34 |

**H1B sponsorship (FY2025 Q4 – FY2026 Q3):** 33 employers filed 165 petitions; 1% of the employers hiring here now are among them.

## Top visa sponsors in Topeka, KS

| Company | Workers | Median filed wage |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | 35 | $96K |
| Cirrus Streaming | 20 | — |
| USD 501, Topeka Public Schools | 19 | — |
| Enlightened Solutions LLC | 18 | — |
| Zinnia | 15 | — |

## Nearby cities hiring

| City | Distance | Total jobs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Jobs in Lawrence, KS — Hiring at KU & Beyond](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/kansas/lawrence?utm_source=ai_markdown) | 24.4 mi | 722 | $44K |

[All H1B sponsors in Topeka, KS](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors/topeka-ks?utm_source=ai_markdown)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What industries are hiring most in Topeka, KS?

State government, healthcare, financial services, and manufacturing are the dominant sectors. Kansas state agencies are the largest collective employer, alongside Stormont Vail Health and Security Benefit Group.
### Are there many state government jobs in Topeka?

Yes — as the Kansas state capital, Topeka hosts the largest concentration of state agency employment in Kansas. Openings span IT, social services, corrections, transportation, and executive administration.
### What is a typical salary for jobs in Topeka, Kansas?

Salaries in Topeka reflect state government pay scales alongside healthcare and financial services rates. Government roles often include strong benefits packages. Check the salary benchmarks section for current figures.
### Who are the top private-sector employers in Topeka?

Stormont Vail Health, Security Benefit, Evergy, and Goodyear Tire & Rubber are among the major private employers. The employers panel lists current top hirers with open positions in the Topeka area.
### Are remote jobs available in Topeka, KS?

Remote and hybrid roles exist in state government IT, professional services, and some corporate functions. The mix of in-person and remote roles varies by agency and employer — use the work-type filter to narrow results.
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