Medical Administrative Assistant salary and cost of hiring in Kansas
The median medical administrative assistant in Kansas earned $43,020 a year in May 2025[1], 6.3% below the US median of $45,930. That puts Kansas at #38 of 51 states for this job.
BLS occupation 43-6013. Data from the May 2025 release, checked 2026-10-15.
Salary range
| Range | 10th | Median | 90th | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $35,590 | $43,020 | $53,910 | |
| United States | $35,930 | $45,930 | $60,530 |
The middle half of medical administrative assistants in Kansas earns $37,870–$46,810; the top tenth earns $53,910 or more, 1.5 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 $61,457 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $48,710 | 510 | |
| Lawrence, KS | $44,860 | 270 | |
| Wichita, KS | $45,210 | 1,460 | |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $42,960 | 1,430 | |
| Manhattan, KS | $45,490 | 190 |
Topeka, KS pays the most ($44,820) and Manhattan, KS the least ($37,910): $6,910 a year apart for the same job.
What a medical administrative assistant does
A medical administrative assistant handles a clinic's front and back office: scheduling, insurance checks, referrals, patient messages and records.
Neighbours in the ranking
| State | Median | vs Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | +1.7% | |
| Georgia (US state) | +0.3% | |
| Kansas | +0.0% | |
| Texas | -0.3% | |
| Florida | -3.0% |
Questions
How much does a medical administrative assistant earn in Kansas?
The median was $43,020 a year in the May 2025 BLS survey; the middle half earned $37,870 to $46,810.
What does it cost to employ a medical administrative assistant in Kansas?
About $61,457 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 medical administrative assistants earn the most?
Topeka, KS, with a median of $44,820 a year.
Sources
- BLS OEWS May 2025, 43-6013: https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes436013.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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