Nursing Assistants pay in Wichita

In Wichita (KS), the median pay for nursing assistants is $17.93 an hour ($37,290 a year). About 5,220 people work in this job there.

$17.93Median hourly pay
$35,840–$39,170Middle half of workers, yearly
5,220People in this job in Wichita (KS)

That is 12% lower than the U.S. median ($42,260). It is 2% lower than the Kansas median ($38,010).

Pay range for nursing assistants in Wichita (KS)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$15.31$31,840
25% of workers$17.23$35,840
Half of workers (median)$17.93$37,290
75% of workers$18.83$39,170
90% of workers$21.60$44,930

Nursing Assistants pay in Kansas metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Topeka$38,7202,270
Lawrence$38,520540
Wichita (this page)$37,2905,220
Manhattan$36,080840

Kansas unemployment rate: 3.8% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for nursing assistants

  • Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +2.6% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 196,200 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in Wichita (KS)

JobMedian yearly pay
Registered Nurses$76,540
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,310
Medical Assistants$38,630
Home Health and Personal Care Aides$30,600

Other job titles for this job

Patient Care TechnicianPCTCnaBirth AttendantCertified Medication AideCertified Nurse AideCertified Nurse AssistantCertified Nurses AideCertified Nursing AssistantCertified Nursing AttendantCertified Residential Medication AideCrma

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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.