High-paying nursing jobs in Topeka

Nursing is caring for patients and managing healthcare. Nurses provide essential support by monitoring patient conditions and administering treatments. They need empathy, attention to detail, and strong communication skills to deliver quality care.


The 285 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $17.55 and $72.12 per hour. Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Topeka, KS.

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Updated Oct 27, 2026
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Topeka, KS
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Advanced Practice Provider

Topeka

$72.12 per hour

Kansas

$71.67 per hour

Nurse Practitioner

Topeka

$137,272 per year

Kansas

$123,724 per year

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Topeka

$2,234 per week

Kansas

$2,224 per week

Registered Nurse

Topeka

$2,152 per week

Kansas

$1,754 per week

Travel Nurse

Topeka

$2,121 per week

Kansas

$2,013 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Topeka

$2,028 per week

Kansas

$2,031 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Topeka

$2,000 per week

Kansas

$1,964 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Topeka

$1,760 per week

Kansas

$2,109 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Topeka

$32.51 per hour

Kansas

$32.68 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Topeka

$17.55 per hour

Kansas

$18.35 per hour

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