Psychiatric Aide salary in Kansas
What psychiatric aides earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$38,390$18.46 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $44,910
Middle half earn$38,130 – $38,390Top 10%: $45,620+
Jobs5801.77× the U.S. concentration
Psychiatric Aide pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $38,390 | $18.46 | 250 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $39,950 | $19.21 | 220 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Psychiatric Aide pay in similar states
Iowa · $39,260 Kentucky · $38,610 Ohio · $38,480 North Carolina · $38,400 Florida · $37,930 West Virginia · $37,910
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 psychiatric aide make in Kansas?
Psychiatric Aides in Kansas earned a median of $38,390 a year ($18.46 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $44,910. The middle half earned $38,130 to $38,390.
Where in Kansas do psychiatric aides earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Kansas City, MO-KS at $39,950.
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.