Physician Assistant salary in Kansas
What physician assistants earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$125,640$60.41 per hour
vs U.S.−8%U.S. median $135,880
Middle half earn$107,110 – $137,390Top 10%: $168,480+
Jobs8900.59× the U.S. concentration
Physician 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 | $133,350 | $64.11 | 540 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $129,820 | $62.42 | 260 |
| Wichita, KS | $121,640 | $58.48 | 240 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $150,300 | $72.26 | 70 |
| Topeka, KS | $129,800 | $62.41 | 60 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $138,060 | $66.38 | 50 |
| Lawrence, KS | $126,340 | $60.74 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Physician Assistant pay in similar states
Florida · $129,620 North Carolina · $129,360 Louisiana · $128,870 West Virginia · $128,610 Pennsylvania · $127,070 South Carolina · $122,490
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 physician assistant make in Kansas?
Physician Assistants in Kansas earned a median of $125,640 a year ($60.41 an hour) in May 2025, 8% less than the national median of $135,880. The middle half earned $107,110 to $137,390.
Where in Kansas do physician assistants earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Joplin, MO-KS at $150,300.
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.