Therapist Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Therapist Salary
$44.62/hour
The average salary for a Therapist in Kansas is $44.62 per hour. This is 10% lower than the US average of $48.93.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Therapist salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$44.62/hour
Kansas
10% lower than the US average.
$48.93/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Therapists?
Only Wichita, Kansas reports pay data for Therapists, averaging $36 per hour. Wichita, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $43. For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $45 per hour — Wichita, Kansas pays 19% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita, Kansas | $36 | $43 |
What type of Therapists make the most money in Kansas?
Physical Therapist earns the most among Therapy specialties in Kansas, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Physical Therapy Assistant ($33). Physical Therapist also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $45 per hour — Physical Therapist earns 3% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $46 | $53 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $33 | $40 |
How does the pay for Therapists in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Therapists the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Iowa ($50) and Wisconsin ($49). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $88. For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $45 per hour — Illinois pays 19% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $53 | $63 |
| Iowa | $50 | $58 |
| Wisconsin | $49 | $59 |
| Minnesota | $49 | $88 |
| Missouri | $47 | $60 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $57 |
| Texas | $45 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Therapist jobs in Kansas?
Patterns Hiring - Perm pays Therapists the most, averaging $39 per hour, followed by TRS Healthcare Permanent ($36) and Elara Caring ($35). Patterns Hiring - Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Kansas average for Therapists is $45 per hour — Patterns Hiring - Perm pays 13% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $41 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $36 | $38 |
| Elara Caring | $35 | $35 |
| PT Solutions Physical Therapy | $31 | $31 |
| CoreCivic | $27 | $27 |
| Confluent Health | $27 | $28 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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