As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Transit Operator in Topeka, KS is $45,391, equivalent to $22 per hour, $873 weekly, or $3,783 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Transit Operator in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Transit Operator in Topeka, KS vary widely, spanning from $36,532 to $52,425. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($40,754) and 75th percentile ($49,073), while top earners (90th percentile) make $52,425 per year. This $8,319 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Logistics, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Topeka Transit Operator often earn 4.1% lower than national averages. However, Topeka currently ranks 696 statewide for Transit Operator job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Transit Operator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $36,532 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $40,754 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $45,391 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $49,073 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Transit Operator Salary $52,425 Topeka, KS April 01, 2026
25% $40,754 10% $36,532 90% $52,425 75% $49,073 $45,391 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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About Topeka, Kansas    Topeka (/toʊˈpiːkə/; Kansa: Tó Pee Kuh) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Kansas and the seat of Shawnee County. It is situated along the Kans....More

Topeka, Kansas  area prices were up 1.3% from a year ago

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