How Much Does a Physician Assistant Make in Kansas in 2026?

A typical Physician Assistant in Kansas earns about $60.41 per hour ($125,640 per year), according to the latest government wage data (May 2025). Calculated from that annual figure, pay comes to roughly $10,470 a month. On a weekly basis, that's about $2,416, the same figure the government data reports directly for typical weekly pay in this role.

Nationally, Physician Assistants earn a typical $135,880 a year, so Kansas pay runs 8% below that figure. That gap puts Kansas at 44th out of 51 states and territories ranked by Physician Assistant pay. About 890 Physician Assistants work in the state, a modest workforce that still reflects a well-established role within Kansas health care.

Entry-level positions for Physician Assistants in Kansas typically offer around $47.25 an hour, or about $98,280 a year, for those just starting out. Pay tends to move up from there within the first few years on the job. New graduates or those new to the state usually start near this range before gaining the experience that lifts pay toward the state's typical figure of $125,640.

Experienced Physician Assistants in Kansas often earn upwards of $66.05 an hour ($137,390 a year), and the top 10% of earners make over $81.00 an hour ($168,480 a year). That leaves a spread of $70,200 between entry-level and top-tier pay in the state. Setting, years of experience, and city all help explain where an individual falls within that range.

Kansas Physician Assistant pay has climbed steadily over the past decade, moving from $95,090 in 2015 to $125,640 in 2025. That's a gain of $30,550, a rise of 32% over that span. Pay increased in nearly every one of those years, with only a slight dip in 2021 interrupting the climb.

Nationally, Physician Assistant pay rose 38% over the same ten years, a faster pace than Kansas saw. That difference means Kansas has closed less ground relative to the rest of the country even as local pay increased in real dollar terms. For someone starting a Physician Assistant career in Kansas now, the trend shows pay has moved up over time, though it makes no promises about future years.

Pay runs highest in Topeka, where Physician Assistants typically earn $129,800 a year, about 3% above the statewide figure of $125,640. Lawrence follows closely, with typical pay of $126,340 a year. Both cities sit near the top of the range for Physician Assistant pay within Kansas, reflecting figures for their full metro areas rather than city limits alone.

Wichita, the state's largest metro area for the profession, pays the least of the three cities tracked: typical pay of $121,640 a year ($58.48 an hour). That's a spread of $8,160 between the highest- and lowest-paying cities in Kansas. Wichita also employs the most Physician Assistants of any Kansas city, with 240 working there. Lower pay in Wichita generally lines up with a lower cost of living compared to the state's other metro areas.

Among Kansas's four neighboring states, all pay Physician Assistants more. Oklahoma pays the most at $136,550 a year, about 9% above Kansas, while Nebraska's premium is the smallest of the group at $133,040 a year, still 6% higher. Missouri pays $135,130 a year and Colorado pays $134,540, both 7% to 8% above Kansas's $125,640. Physician Assistants weighing a move across state lines should know that licensure can often be transferred or endorsed between neighboring states, easing that transition.

Physician Assistants in Kansas typically earn $125,640 a year, a figure that has risen 32% over the past decade. Pay sits a bit below the national figure, but has grown steadily each year since 2015. Anyone weighing a move or a new license in Kansas should check the state licensing or registry page for current requirements, and look at city-specific figures for Topeka, Lawrence, and Wichita to see how pay varies by location.