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Medical Assistant Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$39,510/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.00/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
5,510
public U.S. Median
$45,690
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$43,867 #38 of 51

Medical Assistant pay in Kansas, explained

Medical assistants in Kansas earn a median of $39,510 per year ($19.00 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $45,690. Entry-level workers earn around $35,140, while the most experienced medical assistants reach about $48,300. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $39,510 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $39,510 is worth about $43,867 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #38 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Medical Assistant pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,140
$16.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,510
$19.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,300
$23.22/hr

Medical Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $39,510 $43,867
Colorado $48,400 $46,967 −$8,890
Nebraska $47,370 $52,573 −$7,860
Missouri $40,440 $44,529 −$930
Oklahoma $38,750 $44,113 +$760

Medical Assistant in Kansas: FAQ

How much do medical assistants make in Kansas?

Medical assistants in Kansas earn a median of $39,510 per year ($19.00 per hour), compared with $45,690 nationally.

Does Kansas pay medical assistants well?

At $39,510, Kansas pays 14% below the national median for medical assistants. An estimated 5,510 work in the state.

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