salary$37,290 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,840per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,930per year
Jobs in the area5,220people work this job
Can a nursing assistant afford Wichita?
Expensive. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 37.4% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a nursing assistant in the Wichita, KS area is $37,290 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $31,840 and $44,930.
Can a nursing assistant afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 37.4% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.