How much does a nursing assistant make in Kansas?
$38,010a year
Median yearly pay for nursing assistants in Kansas. That is $18.27 an hour or $3,168 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.27
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 24,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,180Median: $38,010Highest 10%: $46,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,180 | $15.47 | |
| 25th | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| Median | $38,010 | $18.27 | |
| 75th | $44,170 | $21.24 | |
| 90th | $46,980 | $22.59 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $39,710 |
| Topeka, KS | $38,720 |
| Lawrence, KS | $38,520 |
| Wichita, KS | $37,290 |
| Manhattan, KS | $36,080 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $35,900 |
| Joplin, MO | $34,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for nursing assistants.
| 36. North Carolina | $38,460 |
| 37. Kentucky | $38,370 |
| 38. Indiana | $38,330 |
| 39. Kansas | $38,010 |
| 40. Tennessee | $37,990 |
| 41. Georgia | $37,680 |
| 42. Missouri | $37,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing assistant make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $18.27 ($38,010 a year).
Do nursing assistants make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $38,010 against $42,260 nationally, 10% less.
Where does Kansas rank for nursing assistant pay?
Kansas ranks 39 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays nursing assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $39,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.