Medical Assistants Salary in Kansas
Medical Assistants in Kansas have a median of $39,510 a year, below the national $45,690 (−14%); the state ranks 43rd of 51 states by median. That is 18% less than the median across all occupations in Kansas ($48,010). Among neighbouring states, Colorado, Nebraska and Missouri pay more (up to $48,400 in Colorado) and Oklahoma pays less (down to $38,750 in Oklahoma). Kansas employs 5,510 medical assistants, 3.83 per 1,000 jobs, the 33rd largest count of any state. A location quotient of 0.73 means it is less common in Kansas than nationally.
Kansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Kansas | Hourly | $16.89 | $17.81 | $19.00 | $22.30 | $23.22 | $19.95 | 5,510 | 3.83 | 0.73 |
| Annual | $35,140 | $37,050 | $39,510 | $46,380 | $48,300 | $41,490 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $17.33 | $18.50 | $21.97 | $23.65 | $28.52 | $22.17 | 817,870 | – | – |
| Annual | $36,050 | $38,470 | $45,690 | $49,180 | $59,310 | $46,120 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 43rd of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 33rd of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 0.73
- Jobs per 1,000
- 3.83
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Kansas's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Kansas
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Kansas publish a row for medical assistants, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $22.15 | $46,070 | $37,440 | $46,390 | 470 | 4.08 | 0.78 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $21.78 | $45,300 | $37,350 | $49,740 | 4,220 | 3.85 | 0.73 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $19.37 | $40,280 | $35,090 | $45,950 | 270 | 4.92 | 0.94 |
| Wichita, KS | $18.57 | $38,630 | $35,920 | $45,710 | 1,190 | 3.87 | 0.74 |
| Manhattan, KS | $18.01 | $37,460 | $30,570 | $43,630 | 120 | 2.33 | 0.44 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $17.89 | $37,220 | $33,540 | $44,410 | 440 | 5.03 | 0.96 |
| Lawrence, KS | $17.87 | $37,170 | $31,540 | $44,200 | 210 | 4.05 | 0.77 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $17.81 | $37,050 | $32,130 | $46,280 | 1,370 | 3.68 | 0.70 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Medical Assistants (every state ranked) and the Kansas wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Kansas estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.