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Healthcare Administrator Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$87,009/ year

Median Healthcare Administrator in Wichita, KS

$50,364
10th
$61,420
25th
$87,009
Median
$122,840
75th
$149,865
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$87,009
Total compensation (est.)
$100,060
Bonus range
$3,700 – $17,760
Mean salary
$92,230

How This Compares

Wichita, KS median
$87,009
Kansas median
$106,927-18.6%
National median
$104,830-17.0%

Cost of living in Wichita is 0% below the national average. Salary of $87,009 here is equivalent to $87,009 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$62,646-28.0%
3-5 years
$79,178-9.0%
6-10 years
$97,450+12.0%
10+ years
$120,072+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$76,568-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$87,009
Enterprise (5,000+)
$102,671+18.0%

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Healthcare Administrator Salaries in Nearby Cities

Overland Park, KS$104,830/yr
Kansas City, KS$104,830/yr
Topeka, KS$104,830/yr

Related Jobs in Wichita

Registered Nurse$67,413/yr
Nurse Practitioner$103,484/yr
Physician Assistant$104,588/yr
Physical Therapist$81,108/yr
Occupational Therapist$77,339/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$42/hr
Monthly gross$7,251/mo
25th percentile$61,420/yr
75th percentile$122,840/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Kansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.8%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Healthcare Administrator salary in Wichita?

The median Healthcare Administrator salary in Wichita is $87,009 per year, with a range from $61,420 at the 25th percentile to $122,840 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Healthcare Administrator pay in Wichita compare to the national average?

Healthcare Administrator salaries in Wichita are 17% below the national median of $104,830. After adjusting for Wichita's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $87,009 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Healthcare Administrator salaries in Wichita?

In Wichita, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Healthcare Administrator roles start around $50,364, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $149,865 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Wichita a good place for Healthcare Administrator jobs?

Wichita offers a Healthcare Administrator median of $87,009, which is 17% below the US median of $104,830. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Wichita is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Healthcare Administrator salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Healthcare Administrator in Wichita is $122,840, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.