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 288 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $39,715 and $139,052 per year. Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse and Nursing Assistant are among the most popular high-paying roles in Topeka, KS.

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Updated Nov 01, 2026
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Topeka, KS
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Nurse Practitioner

Topeka

$139,052 per year

Kansas

$124,367 per year

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Topeka

$2,234 per week

Kansas

$2,224 per week

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Topeka

$2,196 per week

Kansas

$2,188 per week

Registered Nurse

Topeka

$2,141 per week

Kansas

$1,755 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Topeka

$2,068 per week

Kansas

$2,041 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Topeka

$1,991 per week

Kansas

$1,954 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Topeka

$1,987 per week

Kansas

$1,970 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Topeka

$1,778 per week

Kansas

$2,108 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Topeka

$32.52 per hour

Kansas

$32.64 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Topeka

$17.58 per hour

Kansas

$18.35 per hour

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