Nursing Assistants Salary in Kansas

Nursing assistants in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $41,060 a year) and the least in Wichita ($38,080), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the nursing assistants average at $39,730 and the median at $38,010 for 24,610 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $42,700.

Nursing Assistants average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$41,060
Lawrence$39,390
Manhattan$38,830
Wichita$38,080

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$41,060	$38,720	$38,030	$33,680	89
Lawrence	$39,390	$38,520	$36,440	$32,432	90
Manhattan	$38,830	$36,080	$35,870	$32,013	90
Wichita	$38,080	$37,290	$35,840	$31,452	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Nursing Assistants salary in other states

Nursing Assistants salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-1131.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.