Occupational Therapy Assistant salary in Kansas
What occupational therapy assistants earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$65,010$31.26 per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $72,300
Middle half earn$61,370 – $73,750Top 10%: $77,410+
Jobs6601.39× the U.S. concentration
Occupational Therapy 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 | $71,050 | $34.16 | 400 |
| Wichita, KS | $64,250 | $30.89 | 180 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $64,120 | $30.83 | 140 |
| Topeka, KS | $61,740 | $29.69 | 80 |
| Manhattan, KS | $62,380 | $29.99 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in similar states
Idaho · $65,330 Kentucky · $65,230 Minnesota · $64,920 Maine · $64,270 Iowa · $64,140 Illinois · $64,120
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 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
Questions
How much does an occupational therapy assistant make in Kansas?
Occupational Therapy Assistants in Kansas earned a median of $65,010 a year ($31.26 an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $72,300. The middle half earned $61,370 to $73,750.
Where in Kansas do occupational therapy assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $71,050.
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.