Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median administrative assistant in Kansas earned $42,270 a year in May 2025[1], 11.1% below the US median of $47,540. That puts Kansas at #43 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6014. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $30,340 | $42,270 | $58,690 | |
| United States | $33,280 | $47,540 | $66,350 |
The middle half of administrative assistants in Kansas earns $35,960–$49,380; the top tenth earns $58,690 or more, 1.9 times the bottom tenth.
What a hire really costs
Benefits and payroll taxes are 30.0% of total compensation in US private industry[2]. At the Kansas median that makes about $60,386 a year before recruiting, equipment and office space. Benefit levels vary by employer, so treat this as an estimate.
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Pay by metro area in Kansas
| Area | Median | 75th percentile | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $50,320 | 1,230 | |
| Wichita, KS | $48,810 | 6,290 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $46,750 | 1,230 | |
| Topeka, KS | $47,340 | 2,920 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $46,580 | 9,830 |
Lawrence, KS pays the most ($42,630) and Kansas nonmetropolitan area the least ($38,290): $4,340 a year apart for the same job.
What an administrative assistant does
An administrative assistant keeps the office running on paper and online: documents, data, scheduling, orders and the many small requests that land on a small team every day.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | +3.4% | |
| Missouri | +3.0% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| South Dakota | -1.3% | |
| Alabama | -1.5% |
Questions
How much does an administrative assistant earn in Kansas?
The median was $42,270 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $35,960 to $49,380.
What does it cost to employ an administrative assistant in Kansas?
About $60,386 a year at the median wage once benefits are added, using the 30% benefits share of US private industry (June 2026).
Where in Kansas do administrative assistants earn the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $42,630 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6014: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436014.htm
- BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, private industry, June 2026: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecec.nr0.htm
- Silkstaff pricing: https://silkstaff.com/#pricing
- Deel pricing, contractor management: https://www.deel.com/pricing/
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