Medical Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $37,080 -16.1% vs national
Median hourly $17.83
10th percentile $31,880
90th percentile $44,200
Employed locally 1,180
National median $44,200

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,880
    25th
    $35,980
    50th (median)
    $37,080
    75th
    $41,200
    90th
    $44,200

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Medical Assistants salary vs area income 54% Median Medical Assistants salary is 46% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Medical Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Vallejo, CA $75,180
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $62,570
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $62,290
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $59,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $58,850

    Nearby metros — Medical Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Fairbanks-College, AK $48,780
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,340
    Topeka, KS $45,040
    Kansas City, MO-KS $44,070
    Lawrence, KS $40,910
    Jacksonville, FL $39,730

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,900
    Nursing Assistants$36,360
    Dental Assistants$40,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$28,110
    Phlebotomists$37,240
    Physical Therapist Assistants$62,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Medical Assistants make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Medical Assistants in Wichita, KS is $17.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.97 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Medical Assistants salaries?

    The median Medical Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 16.1% below the national median of $44,200. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Medical Assistants in Wichita?

    Entry-level Medical Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,880 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,980.