Occupational Therapy Assistants Salary in Kansas

Occupational therapy assistants in Kansas earn the most in Wichita (average $65,390 a year) and the least in Topeka ($61,650), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the occupational therapy assistants average at $66,420 and the median at $65,010 for 660 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $70,710.

Occupational Therapy Assistants average salary by city in Kansas

Wichita$65,390
Manhattan$61,960
Topeka$61,650

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Wichita	$65,390	$64,250	$61,110	$51,872	89
Manhattan	$61,960	$62,380	$60,320	$49,307	90
Topeka	$61,650	$61,740	$55,980	$49,075	89

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

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary in other states

Occupational Therapy Assistants salary by city and state

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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 31-2011.
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.

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