salary$39,710 a year$19 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$36,510per year
Top pay (top 10%)$48,130per year
Jobs in the area13,370people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Overland Park?
Expensive. Rent of $1,810 a month takes 54.7% of the median nursing 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 nursing assistant make in Overland Park, KS?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $39,710 a year ($19 an hour). Most earn between $36,510 and $48,130.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Overland Park?
Typical rent of $1,810 a month takes 54.7% of the median nursing 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.