Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Licensed Practical Nurse Salary
$35.17/hour
The average salary for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Kansas is $35.17 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $33.83.
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Licensed Practical Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$35.17/hour
Kansas
4% higher than the US average.
$33.83/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for LPN / LVN Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas, Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas pay Licensed Practical Nurses the most, all averaging $22 per hour. Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $28. For comparison, the Kansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $35 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas, Overland Park, Kansas, and Kansas City, Kansas pay 36% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $22 | $28 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $22 | $28 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $22 | $28 |
How does the pay for LPN / LVN Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $35 per hour, followed by Texas ($33) and Tennessee ($32). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Kansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $35 per hour — Illinois pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $35 | $37 |
| Texas | $33 | $35 |
| Tennessee | $32 | $35 |
| Oklahoma | $30 | $37 |
| Missouri | $21 | $26 |
| Arkansas | $20 | $25 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kansas?
TK Health pays Licensed Practical Nurses the most, averaging $33 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($32) and Elara Caring ($32). TK Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $35. For comparison, the Kansas average for Licensed Practical Nurses is $35 per hour — TK Health pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TK Health | $33 | $35 |
| CoreCivic | $32 | $32 |
| Elara Caring | $32 | $32 |
| Phoenix Home Care & Hospice | $30 | $30 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Correctional LPN / LVN
- 111 E 11th Street
- Lawrence, KS
$35/hour
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- Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
- Overland Park, KS
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- Phoenix Home Care & Hospice
- Wichita, KS
$50K-80K/year
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- Midwest Regional Reception Center
- Leavenworth, KS
$28-35/hour
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- Leavenworth, KS
$28-35/hour
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