Median annual pay
$38,010 / year
10.1% below the national median
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Nursing Assistants pay in Kansas: the full picture
Nursing Assistants in Kansas earn a median of $38,010 per year ($18.27 per hour), based on May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The mean annual wage is $39,730, across an estimated 24,610 jobs. That puts Kansas 10.1% below the national median of $42,260 for nursing assistants.
| Measure | Pay |
|---|
| Mean hourly wage | $19.10 |
| Median annual wage | $38,010 |
| Mean annual wage | $39,730 |
| Median hourly wage | $18.27 |
| Total employment | 24,610 |
How Kansas compares
Median annual pay for nursing assistants across the areas we track. The national median is included for reference.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a CNA make in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $38,010 ($18.27/hour). The mean is $39,730 per year.
Is Kansas a good place for nursing assistants pay-wise?
Kansas pays 10.1% below the national median ($42,260), with about 24,610 jobs in the area.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are May 2025 estimates (released April 2026) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), retrieved 2026-10-09. They are survey estimates, not job offers.
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Sources & methodology. All figures on this page come from the
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates (released April 2026), retrieved 2026-10-09.
"Median" is the 50th percentile — half of workers earn more, half earn less.
"Mean" is the arithmetic average. Annual figures assume full-time, year-round work
(2,080 hours). Employment estimates exclude the self-employed. Figures are
rounded survey estimates, not job offers — actual pay varies by employer,
shift, experience, and certifications.