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 308 nursing jobs listed below pay well, with salaries between $39,718 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 04, 2026
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Topeka, KS
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Nurse Practitioner

Topeka

$139,052 per year

Kansas

$124,262 per year

Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Topeka

$2,234 per week

Kansas

$2,224 per week

Labor and Delivery Nurse

Topeka

$2,214 per week

Kansas

$2,189 per week

Registered Nurse

Topeka

$2,141 per week

Kansas

$1,758 per week

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Topeka

$2,062 per week

Kansas

$2,044 per week

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Topeka

$1,977 per week

Kansas

$1,971 per week

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Topeka

$1,923 per week

Kansas

$1,954 per week

Registered Nurse - Icu

Topeka

$1,802 per week

Kansas

$2,107 per week

Licensed Practical Nurse

Topeka

$32.53 per hour

Kansas

$32.64 per hour

Nursing Assistant

Topeka

$17.58 per hour

Kansas

$18.34 per hour

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