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Nursing Assistant Salary in Kansas (2026)
$18.27 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,889/year ($2,574/month) for a single filer
Nursing Assistant pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $32,180 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $44,170 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,980 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 24,610 Nursing Assistant jobs in Kansas (occupation code 31-1131, “Nursing Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Nursing Assistant salary of $38,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,889 — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
| Gross (median) | $38,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,381 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,908 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$1,832 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,889 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,574 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Kansas?
- The median Nursing Assistant salary in Kansas is $38,010 per year ($18.27 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,210 and $44,170.
- What is the take-home pay for a Nursing Assistant in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $38,010, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $30,889 per year ($2,574 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.7%.
- How many Nursing Assistant jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 24,610 Nursing Assistant jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.