Nursing Assistants Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $36,360 -8% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $31,660
90th percentile $44,340
Employed locally 4,760
National median $39,530

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,660
    25th
    $35,280
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $37,420
    90th
    $44,340

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Nursing Assistants salary vs area income 53% Median Nursing Assistants salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nursing Assistants

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $56,220
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $53,990
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $50,690
    Boulder, CO $49,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $48,520
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $48,510

    Nearby metros — Nursing Assistants salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $45,330
    Grand Forks, ND-MN $45,120
    Kansas City, MO-KS $39,130
    Jackson, MI $38,610
    Lawrence, KS $37,500
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $37,150

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,900
    Medical Assistants$37,080
    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 Nursing Assistants make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Nursing Assistants in Wichita, KS is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.60 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Nursing Assistants salaries?

    The median Nursing Assistants salary in Wichita, KS is 8% below the national median of $39,530. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

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

    Entry-level Nursing Assistants (10th percentile) earn around $31,660 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,280.