Therapist Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Therapist Salary
$50.26/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Kansas is $50.26 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $51.99.
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$50.26/hour
Kansas
3% lower than the US average.
$51.99/hour
United States
What type of Therapists make the most money in Kansas?
Occupational Therapist Assistant earns the most among Therapy specialties in Kansas, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Physical Therapist ($50) and Physical Therapy Assistant ($40). For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Occupational Therapist Assistant earns 9% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | $55 | $55 |
| Physical Therapist | $50 | $55 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $40 | $40 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Mississippi pays Therapists the most, averaging $66 per hour, followed by Louisiana ($57) and Missouri ($56). Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $74. For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Mississippi pays 30% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | $66 | $74 |
| Louisiana | $57 | $67 |
| Missouri | $56 | $65 |
| Oklahoma | $54 | $58 |
| Illinois | $53 | $63 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Iowa | $50 | $58 |
| Colorado | $47 | $58 |
| Arkansas | $42 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Therapists the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($39) and TRS Healthcare Permanent ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $49. For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $50 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $49 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $41 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $36 | $38 |
| CoreCivic | $27 | $27 |
Last updated on November 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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