How much does a teaching assistant make in Kansas?
$29,490a year
Median yearly pay for teaching assistants in Kansas. That is $14.18 an hour or $2,458 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.18
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 20,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $21,800Median: $29,490Highest 10%: $38,190
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,800 | $10.48 | |
| 25th | $23,930 | $11.50 | |
| Median | $29,490 | $14.18 | |
| 75th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 90th | $38,190 | $18.36 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $36,520 |
| Joplin, MO | $35,050 |
| Topeka, KS | $34,280 |
| Manhattan, KS | $31,020 |
| Wichita, KS | $30,870 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $30,840 |
| Lawrence, KS | $22,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for teaching assistants.
| 39. Texas | $29,850 |
| 40. West Virginia | $29,800 |
| 41. North Carolina | $29,790 |
| 42. Kansas | $29,490 |
| 43. Tennessee | $29,210 |
| 44. Arkansas | $28,790 |
| 45. Georgia | $28,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a teaching assistant make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $14.18 ($29,490 a year).
Do teaching assistants make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $29,490 against $36,780 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Kansas rank for teaching assistant pay?
Kansas ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays teaching assistants the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $36,520 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.