SOC 31-9099 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other — Kansas
Kansas · 3 metro areas compared
In Kansas the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other is $54,830 a year, which is 13.2% higher than the national figure of $48,430.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Kansas the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other is $54,830 a year, which is 13.2% higher than the national figure of $48,430. Half of workers earn between $45,910 and $61,610. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $41,400 and the ninetieth at $67,620.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Kansas ranks 7th by median wage. Wichita leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $55,170. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 347th of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $41,400 | −14.5% |
| 25th | $45,910 | −5.2% |
| Median (50th) | $54,830 | +13.2% |
| 75th | $61,610 | +27.2% |
| 90th | $67,620 | +39.6% |
| Mean | $54,240 | +12.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Kansas
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kansas run 9.9% below the national average, so the median of $54,830 goes as far as $60,855 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$54,830as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$60,855US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $54,830 a year, 13.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $41,400 to $67,620 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Wichita, at $55,170.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Healthcare Support Workers, All Other in Kansas?
The median annual wage is $54,830, or $26.36 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $48,430, so pay in Kansas is 13.2% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kansas earns more than $67,620 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $41,400 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Wichita, at $55,170 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Kansas. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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