Nursing Assistants Salary in Kansas
Median annual wage in Kansas: $38,010 -10.1% vs national
Kansas vs United States
| Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $38,010 | $42,260 |
| Median hourly | $18.27 | $20.32 |
| Employment | 24,610 | 1,448,910 |
| Location quotient | 1.84 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Kansas) · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
A closer look
The median wage in Kansas is 10.1% below the national median — a difference of about $4,250 per year for a typical worker.
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $32,180, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $46,980 — a 1.5x gap between entry-level and top earners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average nursing assistants salary in Kansas?
The median annual wage in Kansas is $38,010 ($18.27 per hour), per BLS OES May 2024 data.
How does Kansas compare to the national average for nursing assistants?
The Kansas median of $38,010 is 10.1% lower than the U.S. median of $42,260.
How many nursing assistants work in Kansas?
Approximately 24,610 are employed in Kansas, per BLS OES.