How much does a social and human service assistant make in Kansas?
$42,570a year
Median yearly pay for social and human service assistants in Kansas. That is $20.47 an hour or $3,548 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.47
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among states
- 29 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,070
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,330Median: $42,570Highest 10%: $55,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,330 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $36,910 | $17.75 | |
| Median | $42,570 | $20.47 | |
| 75th | $48,590 | $23.36 | |
| 90th | $55,580 | $26.72 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $45,860 |
| Lawrence, KS | $45,040 |
| Topeka, KS | $43,560 |
| Manhattan, KS | $42,520 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $40,150 |
| Wichita, KS | $39,850 |
| Joplin, MO | $38,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for social and human service assistants.
| 26. Pennsylvania | $44,050 |
| 27. Virginia | $43,450 |
| 28. North Carolina | $42,850 |
| 29. Kansas | $42,570 |
| 30. Iowa | $42,480 |
| 31. Hawaii | $42,400 |
| 32. Missouri | $41,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a social and human service assistant make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $20.47 ($42,570 a year).
Do social and human service assistants make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $42,570 against $45,930 nationally, 7% less.
Where does Kansas rank for social and human service assistant pay?
Kansas ranks 29 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays social and human service assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $45,860 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.