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Physical Therapist Assistant Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$64,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$31.01/hr
▼ 6% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,300
public U.S. Median
$68,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$71,613 #16 of 51

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in Kansas, explained

Physical therapist assistants in Kansas earn a median of $64,500 per year ($31.01 per hour), which is 6% below the national median of $68,380. Entry-level workers earn around $52,520, while the most experienced physical therapist assistants reach about $79,550. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $64,500 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $64,500 is worth about $71,613 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #16 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Physical Therapist Assistant pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$52,520
$25.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,500
$31.01/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,550
$38.25/hr

Physical Therapist Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $64,500 $71,613 —
Colorado $64,810 $62,891 −$310
Missouri $63,770 $70,218 +$730
Nebraska $61,370 $68,111 +$3,130
Oklahoma $59,480 $67,712 +$5,020

Physical Therapist Assistant in Kansas: FAQ

How much do physical therapist assistants make in Kansas?

Physical therapist assistants in Kansas earn a median of $64,500 per year ($31.01 per hour), compared with $68,380 nationally.

Does Kansas pay physical therapist assistants well?

At $64,500, Kansas pays 6% below the national median for physical therapist assistants. An estimated 1,300 work in the state.

Physical Therapist Assistant salary in other states

California · $83,110 Massachusetts · $79,460 New Jersey · $78,440 Texas · $78,000 Maryland · $77,670 Alaska · $77,640 Connecticut · $75,880 Nevada · $75,520 Delaware · $74,610 Virginia · $73,760 Oregon · $73,180 Georgia · $72,800

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