Medical Assistant Jobs Kansas | $36K Salary | 980+ Openings

Who This Training Is For

Ideal for candidates with prior MA clinical experience who need certification to validate their skills for Kansas employers.

New to healthcare? You're welcome to enroll, but be aware: if you have no prior clinical experience, you must complete a Self-Managed 100-Hour Externship on your own to satisfy the program's practical component and prepare for the certification exam.

Externship Disclaimer

EHired does NOT place, arrange, or supervise externships. All externships are self-managed. You are responsible for identifying and securing your own externship site.

Kansas Healthcare Industry

Understanding the KS healthcare job market:

Kansas's healthcare industry employs approximately 175,000 workers across the Sunflower State. The Kansas City metro (split with Missouri) anchors eastern Kansas, while Wichita serves as the state's largest fully-Kansas city. University of Kansas Health System provides academic leadership. The state ranks 27th in health outcomes with significant urban-rural disparities. Kansas's vast rural expanse creates healthcare access challenges—68 critical access hospitals serve agricultural communities. The state's central location makes it a healthcare workforce training ground.

175,000

Healthcare Workers

131

Hospitals

#27

Health Ranking

86.5%

Cost of Living

Medical Assistant Salary in Kansas

KS salary ranges by experience level:

Salary by Experience

Entry-Level

(0-1 years)

$30,000

Mid-Level

(2-4 years)

$36,000

Experienced

(5+ years)

$43,000

What Affects Your Salary

Kansas City metro pays highest due to cross-state competition with Missouri employers. University of Kansas positions offer academic prestige. Johnson County (Overland Park) is affluent with higher wages. Wichita offers solid wages with very low cost of living. Rural positions pay less but cost of living is extremely affordable. Bilingual Spanish increasingly valuable in meatpacking communities.

Top Medical Assistant Employers in Kansas

Kansas's healthcare market features academic medicine and faith-based systems:

KS Job Market by Region

Where the jobs are in Kansas:

Region	Annual Openings	% of State

Success Stories from Kansas

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MA jobs in Kansas:

Medical Assistant Jobs in Kansas