State profile · KS
Healthcare wages in Kansas
Median pay, take-home after state tax, and WageBench Score ranking for 46 healthcare occupations in Kansas.
State tax (avg)
5.3%
Effective middle-income rate
Cost of living
90
RPP index (100 = national avg)
NLC compact
Member
Nurse Licensure Compact
Avg WageBench Score
67
Across 46 occupations
HIGHEST MEDIAN
Top-paying healthcare roles
- Anesthesiologists$437,030
- Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric$311,630
- Psychiatrists$278,100
- Family Medicine Physicians$229,390
- Physicians, Pathologists$224,280
LOWEST MEDIAN
Lowest-paying healthcare roles
- Physical Therapist Aides$25,280
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$31,260
- Dietetic Technicians$35,060
- Paramedics$35,780
- Orderlies$37,140
Every healthcare occupation in Kansas
Sortable by median wage, take-home after tax, or composite WageBench Score. Click any occupation for the full detail page.
46 occupations · page 1 of 2
| Occupation | Category | Annual Median | Take-Home | WageBench Score ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiologists | physician | $437,030 | $414,086 | 72 |
| Radiation Therapists | allied | $108,830 | $103,116 | 70 |
| Audiologists | allied | $97,250 | $92,144 | 70 |
| Pediatricians, General | physician | $209,840 | $198,823 | 70 |
| Psychiatrists | physician | $278,100 | $263,500 | 69 |
| Nurse Practitioners | nursing | $126,650 | $120,001 | 69 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | nursing | $61,760 | $58,518 | 69 |
| Pharmacists | allied | $137,800 | $130,566 | 69 |
| Occupational Therapists | allied | $99,170 | $93,964 | 69 |
| Physical Therapists | allied | $98,290 | $93,130 | 69 |
| Exercise Physiologists | allied | $59,090 | $55,988 | 69 |
| Therapists, All Other | allied | $76,740 | $72,711 | 69 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | allied | $62,050 | $58,792 | 69 |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | allied | $96,310 | $91,254 | 69 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | allied | $76,070 | $72,076 | 69 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | allied | $43,310 | $41,036 | 69 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | allied | $43,780 | $41,482 | 69 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | allied | $45,810 | $43,405 | 69 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | allied | $43,700 | $41,406 | 69 |
| Orderlies | support | $37,140 | $35,190 | 69 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | support | $64,500 | $61,114 | 69 |
| Surgical Technologists | allied | $60,600 | $57,419 | 68 |
| Dietetic Technicians | allied | $35,060 | $33,219 | 68 |
| Respiratory Therapists | allied | $76,970 | $72,929 | 68 |
| Physician Assistants | physician | $125,640 | $119,044 | 68 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | physician | $229,390 | $217,347 | 68 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | allied | $69,060 | $65,434 | 68 |
| Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric | physician | $311,630 | $295,269 | 67 |
| Phlebotomists | support | $39,100 | $37,047 | 67 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | support | $31,260 | $29,619 | 67 |
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