Paramedic salary in Kansas
What paramedics earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$51,020$24.53 per hour
vs U.S.−16%U.S. median $60,600
Middle half earn$45,370 – $59,530Top 10%: $64,090+
Jobs1,0301.10× the U.S. concentration
Paramedic pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $59,520 | $28.62 | 750 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $45,710 | $21.98 | 320 |
| Wichita, KS | $51,020 | $24.53 | 170 |
| Topeka, KS | $62,050 | $29.83 | 130 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $49,480 | $23.79 | 100 |
| Manhattan, KS | $48,950 | $23.53 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Paramedic pay in similar states
Michigan · $52,080 Ohio · $51,300 Montana · $50,890 Arkansas · $50,310 Kentucky · $49,890 South Dakota · $48,830
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 a paramedic make in Kansas?
Paramedics in Kansas earned a median of $51,020 a year ($24.53 an hour) in May 2025, 16% less than the national median of $60,600. The middle half earned $45,370 to $59,530.
Where in Kansas do paramedics earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Topeka, KS at $62,050.
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.