How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make in Kansas?
$55,000a year
Median yearly pay for paralegal and legal assistants in Kansas. That is $26.44 an hour or $4,583 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.44
- Vs. national median
- -13%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,860Median: $55,000Highest 10%: $79,090
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,860 | $18.68 | |
| 25th | $47,000 | $22.60 | |
| Median | $55,000 | $26.44 | |
| 75th | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 90th | $79,090 | $38.02 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $63,880 |
| Lawrence, KS | $52,530 |
| Topeka, KS | $50,350 |
| Wichita, KS | $50,240 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $49,760 |
| Manhattan, KS | $47,890 |
| Joplin, MO | $46,620 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for paralegal and legal assistants.
| 40. Montana | $57,290 |
| 41. Indiana | $57,030 |
| 42. Rhode Island | $56,250 |
| 43. Kansas | $55,000 |
| 44. Iowa | $54,550 |
| 45. South Carolina | $53,880 |
| 46. Oklahoma | $53,170 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a paralegal and legal assistant make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $26.44 ($55,000 a year).
Do paralegal and legal assistants make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $55,000 against $62,890 nationally, 13% less.
Where does Kansas rank for paralegal and legal assistant pay?
Kansas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays paralegal and legal assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $63,880 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.