Physical Therapist Assistants Salary in Kansas

Physical therapist assistants in Kansas earn the most in Manhattan (average $64,940 a year) and the least in Topeka ($63,660), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the physical therapist assistants average at $66,320 and the median at $64,500 for 1,300 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $68,730.

Physical Therapist Assistants average salary by city in Kansas

Manhattan$64,940
Wichita$64,670
Topeka$63,660

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Manhattan	$64,940	$60,210	$58,230	$51,535	90
Wichita	$64,670	$62,900	$59,240	$51,333	89
Topeka	$63,660	$64,250	$58,720	$50,578	89

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

Physical Therapist Assistants salary in other states

Physical Therapist 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 31-2021.
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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