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Physician Assistant Salary in Kansas (2026)
$60.41 per hour · take-home ≈ $90,419/year ($7,535/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 44th of 51 states for Physician Assistant pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 890 Physician Assistant jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $125,640 a year — though pay ranges from $98,280 for newcomers to $168,480 at the top.
Physician Assistant pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $98,280 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $107,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $125,640 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $137,390 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $168,480 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Physician Assistant jobs in Kansas (occupation code 29-1071, “Physician Assistants”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Physician Assistant salary of $125,640 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 $90,419 — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
| Gross (median) | $125,640 |
| Federal income tax | −$18,888 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,611 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$6,722 |
| Take-home (annual) | $90,419 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $7,535 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Kansas paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Physician Assistant make in Kansas?
- The median Physician Assistant salary in Kansas is $125,640 per year ($60.41 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $107,110 and $137,390.
- What is the take-home pay for a Physician Assistant in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $125,640, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $90,419 per year ($7,535 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 28.0%.
- How many Physician Assistant jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 890 Physician 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.