Medical Assistants pay in Wichita

In Wichita (KS), the median pay for medical assistants is $18.57 an hour ($38,630 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.

$18.57Median hourly pay
$37,140–$44,270Middle half of workers, yearly
1,190People in this job in Wichita (KS)

That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($45,690). It is 2% lower than the Kansas median ($39,510).

Pay range for medical assistants in Wichita (KS)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.27$35,920
25% of workers$17.86$37,140
Half of workers (median)$18.57$38,630
75% of workers$21.29$44,270
90% of workers$21.97$45,710

Medical Assistants pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Topeka$46,070470
Wichita (this page)$38,6301,190
Manhattan$37,460120
Lawrence$37,170210

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 Wichita (KS)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$76,540
Nursing Assistants$37,290
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,310

Other job titles for this job

Doctor AssistantOphthalmic AideOphthalmic AssistantOptometric AssistantOrthopedic AssistantAutopsy AssistantMedical AssistantCardiology Medical AssistantCertified Medical AssistantChiropractic AssistantChiropractor AssistantClient Services Coordinator

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.