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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$38,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.27/hr
▼ 10% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
24,610
public U.S. Median
$42,260
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$42,201 #30 of 51

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in Kansas, explained

Certified nursing assistants in Kansas earn a median of $38,010 per year ($18.27 per hour), which is 10% below the national median of $42,260. Entry-level workers earn around $32,180, while the most experienced certified nursing assistants reach about $46,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $38,010 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $38,010 is worth about $42,201 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #30 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$32,180
$15.47/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$38,010
$18.27/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$46,980
$22.59/hr

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $38,010 $42,201 —
Colorado $47,380 $45,977 −$9,370
Nebraska $40,000 $44,394 −$1,990
Missouri $37,680 $41,490 +$330
Oklahoma $35,930 $40,903 +$2,080

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Kansas: FAQ

How much do certified nursing assistants make in Kansas?

Certified nursing assistants in Kansas earn a median of $38,010 per year ($18.27 per hour), compared with $42,260 nationally.

Does Kansas pay certified nursing assistants well?

At $38,010, Kansas pays 10% below the national median for certified nursing assistants. An estimated 24,610 work in the state.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) salary in other states

Oregon · $49,830 Washington · $49,180 New York · $48,590 New Hampshire · $47,870 District of Columbia · $47,700 California · $47,630 Colorado · $47,380 Vermont · $47,130 Maine · $47,070 New Jersey · $46,830 Massachusetts · $46,680 Minnesota · $46,680

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