Nursing Assistant salary in Kansas
What nursing assistants earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,010$18.27 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $42,260
Middle half earn$36,210 – $44,170Top 10%: $46,980+
Jobs24,6101.84× the U.S. concentration
Nursing Assistant pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $39,710 | $19.09 | 13,370 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $36,820 | $17.70 | 8,200 |
| Wichita, KS | $37,290 | $17.93 | 5,220 |
| Topeka, KS | $38,720 | $18.62 | 2,270 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $34,600 | $16.64 | 1,180 |
| Manhattan, KS | $36,080 | $17.35 | 840 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $35,900 | $17.26 | 620 |
| Lawrence, KS | $38,520 | $18.52 | 540 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Nursing Assistant pay in similar states
North Carolina · $38,460 Kentucky · $38,370 Indiana · $38,330 Tennessee · $37,990 Georgia · $37,680 Missouri · $37,680
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 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 nursing assistant make in Kansas?
Nursing Assistants in Kansas earned a median of $38,010 a year ($18.27 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $42,260. The middle half earned $36,210 to $44,170.
Where in Kansas do nursing assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $39,710.
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.