verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Physician Assistant Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$125,640/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.41/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
890
public U.S. Median
$135,880
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$139,495 #27 of 51

Physician Assistant pay in Kansas, explained

Physician assistants in Kansas earn a median of $125,640 per year ($60.41 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $135,880. Entry-level workers earn around $98,280, while the most experienced physician assistants reach about $168,480. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $125,640 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $125,640 is worth about $139,495 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #27 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Physician Assistant pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,280
$47.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$125,640
$60.41/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,480
$81.00/hr

Physician Assistant pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $125,640 $139,495
Oklahoma $136,550 $155,448 −$10,910
Missouri $135,130 $148,794 −$9,490
Colorado $134,540 $130,555 −$8,900
Nebraska $133,040 $147,653 −$7,400

Physician Assistant in Kansas: FAQ

How much do physician assistants make in Kansas?

Physician assistants in Kansas earn a median of $125,640 per year ($60.41 per hour), compared with $135,880 nationally.

Does Kansas pay physician assistants well?

At $125,640, Kansas pays 8% below the national median for physician assistants. An estimated 890 work in the state.

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