Home Health and Personal Care Aide salary in Kansas
What home health and personal care aides earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$31,260$15.03 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $35,800
Middle half earn$29,240 – $35,250Top 10%: $38,350+
Jobs25,3500.64× the U.S. concentration
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $32,780 | $15.76 | 20,870 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $30,530 | $14.68 | 7,430 |
| Wichita, KS | $30,600 | $14.71 | 5,850 |
| Topeka, KS | $31,470 | $15.13 | 3,090 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $34,800 | $16.73 | 2,050 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $31,250 | $15.03 | 1,760 |
| Lawrence, KS | $30,700 | $14.76 | 750 |
| Manhattan, KS | $30,420 | $14.62 | 580 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Home Health and Personal Care Aide pay in similar states
Missouri · $33,080 Tennessee · $32,130 North Carolina · $31,240 Virginia · $30,300 South Carolina · $30,110 Pennsylvania · $29,420
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Nurse Practitioners · $126,650 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070 Medical Records Specialists · $48,160
Questions
How much does a home health and personal care aide make in Kansas?
Home Health and Personal Care Aides in Kansas earned a median of $31,260 a year ($15.03 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $35,800. The middle half earned $29,240 to $35,250.
Where in Kansas do home health and personal care aides earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Joplin, MO-KS at $34,800.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.