Average Acute Care CNA Salary

$13.12/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care CNA in Kansas is $13.12 per hour. This is 34% lower than the US average of $17.55.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Acute Care CNA salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$13.12/hour

Kansas

34% lower than the US average.

$17.55/hour

United States

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Acute Care CNAs?

Lenexa, Kansas, Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas pay Acute Care CNAs the most, along with 1 other, all averaging $14 per hour. Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the Kansas average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $13 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas, Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas pay 4% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$14$18
Overland Park, Kansas$14$18
Kansas City, Kansas$14$18
Olathe, Kansas$14$18
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care CNA jobs in Kansas?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care CNAs, averaging $15 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $18. For comparison, the Kansas average for Certified Nursing Assistants is $13 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 17% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$15$18

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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