Benchmark Salary Information

  • The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Wichita is 4,620.
  • Nursing Assistants in Wichita earn an average of $29,080 per year or $13.98 per hour.
  • The percentage of Kansas Nursing Assistants who work in Wichita is less than 1%.
  • The percentage of U.S. Nursing Assistants who work in Wichita is less than 1%.

Rankings for Wichita

  • Ranks #2 in Kansas for salary and #3 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #2 in Kansas for the number of nurses employed.
  • Ranks #355 in the nation for salary and #279 when adjusted for cost-of-living.
  • Ranks #59 in the nation for the number of nurses employed.

Compared to Kansas

Wichita Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,080 or $13.98 per hour which is 2% less than the Kansas average salary of $29,730.

AverageWichitaKansas% Difference
Hourly Wage$13.98$14.30-2.24%
Annual Salary$29,080$29,730-2.19%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Compared to the U.S.

Wichita Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,080 or $13.98 per hour which is 12% less than the U.S. average salary of $33,250.

AverageWichitaU.S.%
Hourly Wage$13.98$15.99-12.57%
Annual Salary$29,080$33,250-12.54%
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living

When adjusted for cost-of-living, Nursing Assistants in Wichita earns an average annual salary of $31,633 which compares to the Kansas average annual salary of $29,730. per year.

Cost-of-living in Wichita is 8% less than the Kansas average, which means Wichita residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Kansas average.

  • Kansas average salary is $29,730.
  • Kansas cost-of-living adjusted salary is $32,189.
  • Wichita average salary is $29,080.
  • Wichita cost-of-living adjusted salary is $31,633.
LocationAverage Annual WageCost of LivingAdjusted COL Wage
Wichita$29,08091.93%$31,633
Kansas$29,73092.36%$32,189
U.S.$33,250$33,250
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Ranges for Education and Experience

In Wichita, 50% of Nursing Assistants earn between $28,440 and $29,780 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.

About 10% of Nursing Assistants earn more than $35,760, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated Nursing Assistants.

Approximately 10% of Nursing Assistants earn under $23,260, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level Nursing Assistants.

PercentExperienceEmployedAnnual Salary
10%Less than a Year462Under $23,260
15%2 – 4 years693$23,260 – $28,440
25%5 – 9 years1,155$28,440 – $28,900
25%10 – 14 years1,155$28,900 – $29,780
15%15 – 20 years693$28,900 – $35,760
10%20+ years462Above $35,760
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

Salary Compared to Related Professions

With an average annual salary of $29,080, Wichita Nursing Assistants tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($154,660), Nurse Practitioners ($100,320), Nursing Instructors ($74,750), Registered Nurses ($63,260), and LPNs ($45,010).

TitleAnnual Salary
Nurse Anesthetists$154,660
Nurse Practitioners$100,320
Nursing Instructors $74,750
Registered Nurses$63,260
LPNs$45,010
Nursing Assistants$29,080
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and U.S. Department of Commerce – 2022*

FAQ for Wichita Nursing Assistants

The number of Nursing Assistants currently employed in Wichita is 4,620.

Nursing Assistants earn an average of $29,080 per year or $13.98 per hour in Wichita.

When adjusted for Cost of Living in Wichita Nursing Assistants earn an average of $31,633 per year or $15 per hour.

The types of nurses that are paid the highest annual salary in Wichita are Nurse Anesthetists($154,660), Nurse Practitioners($100,320), Nursing Instructors ($74,750).


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