salary$45,300 a year$22 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$37,350per year
Top pay (top 10%)$49,740per year
Jobs in the area4,220people work this job
Can a medical assistant afford Kansas City?
Expensive. Rent of $1,317 a month takes 34.9% of the median medical assistant salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical assistant make in Kansas City, KS?
The median pay for a medical assistant in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $45,300 a year ($22 an hour). Most earn between $37,350 and $49,740.
Can a medical assistant afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,317 a month takes 34.9% of the median medical assistant salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.