salary$133,350 a year$64 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$101,600per year
Top pay (top 10%)$165,740per year
Jobs in the area540people work this job
Can a physician assistant afford Kansas City?
Cheap. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 13.8% of the median physician assistant salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a physician assistant make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a physician assistant in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $133,350 a year ($64 an hour). Most earn between $101,600 and $165,740.
Can a physician assistant afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 13.8% of the median physician assistant salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.