Social and Human Service Assistants Salary in Kansas
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for social and human service assistants in Kansas was $42,570 -7.3% vs national
Kansas vs United States
| Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual | $42,570 | $45,930 |
| Median hourly | $20.47 | $22.08 |
| Employment | 6,070 | 437,860 |
| Location quotient | 1.5 | 1.00 |
Data source: BLS OES state file (Kansas) · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
How to interpret these figures
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $34,330, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $55,580 — a 1.6x gap between entry-level and top earners.
The median wage in Kansas is 7.3% below the national median — a difference of about $3,360 per year for a typical worker.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average social and human service assistants salary in Kansas?
The median annual wage in Kansas is $42,570 ($20.47 per hour), per BLS OES May 2025 data.
How does Kansas compare to the national average for social and human service assistants?
The Kansas median of $42,570 is 7.3% lower than the U.S. median of $45,930.
How many social and human service assistants work in Kansas?
Approximately 6,070 are employed in Kansas, per BLS OES.