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Nursing assistant salary in Kansas City, MO

How much does a Nursing Assistant make in Kansas City, MO?

Average base salary

$19.63
same
as national average
Average $19.63
Low $14.43
High $26.70

The average salary for a nursing assistant is $19.63 per hour in Kansas City, MO and $4,500 overtime per year.326 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated October 18, 2026).

Nursing Assistant job openings in Kansas City, MO

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Certified Nurses Assistant
We Care Home Health Services3.2out of 5 stars.
Kansas City, MO
$16 - $21 an hour
Full-time
3 months ago

Highest paying companies for Nursing Assistant in Kansas City, MO

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Children's Mercy Hospitals & C...
 
$166,208per year
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ScionHealth
 
$135,000per year
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Metropolitan Community College
 
$78,983per year
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Reliant Care Management Compan...
 
$70,000per year
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Genie Healthcare
 
$62,400per year
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Aya Healthcare
 
$62,244per year
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Highest paying cities for Nursing Assistants near Kansas City, MO

  1. Rolla, MO
    $20.70 per hour
  2. Chesterfield, MO
    $19.84 per hour
  3. St. Louis, MO
    $19.73 per hour
  4. Kansas City, MO
    $19.63 per hour
  5. Independence, MO
    $19.37 per hour

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Skills for Nursing Assistant

  • Patient care
  • Vital signs
  • Caregiving
  • Acute care experience
  • Care plans

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Nursing Assistant

The average salary for a Nursing Assistant is $19.63 per hour in Kansas City, MO. This figure is based on 326 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on October 18, 2026.

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Nursing Assistant salaries in Kansas City, MO typically range between a low of $14.43 and a high of $26.70 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Nursing Assistant in Kansas City, MO include Rolla, MO at $20.70 per hour, Chesterfield, MO at $19.84 per hour, and St. Louis, MO at $19.73 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Nursing Assistant in Kansas City, MO include Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics ($166,208 per year) and ScionHealth ($135,000 per year).