Medical Assistants pay in Kansas
In Kansas, the median pay for medical assistants is $19.00 an hour ($39,510 a year). About 5,510 people work in this job there.
That is 14% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). Kansas ranks 43rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for medical assistants in Kansas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.89 | $35,140 |
| 25% of workers | $17.81 | $37,050 |
| Half of workers (median) | $19.00 | $39,510 |
| 75% of workers | $22.30 | $46,380 |
| 90% of workers | $23.22 | $48,300 |
Medical Assistants pay in Kansas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Topeka | $46,070 | 470 |
| Wichita | $38,630 | 1,190 |
| Manhattan | $37,460 | 120 |
| Lawrence | $37,170 | 210 |
Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for medical assistants
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.9% over ten years, much faster than average · about 109,700 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Kansas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $79,320 |
| Nursing Assistants | $38,010 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,760 |
| Medical Records Specialists | $48,160 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $54,180 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | $43,700 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $69,060 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $35,680 |
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