Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$49.15/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Kansas is $49.15 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $50.67.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$49.15/hour
Kansas
3% lower than the US average.
$50.67/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($48) and Olathe, Kansas ($45). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Acute Care Nurses is $49 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 14% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $45 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $44 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Acute Care Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Acute Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Texas ($51) and Missouri ($51). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Kansas average for Acute Care Nurses is $49 per hour — Colorado pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Acute Care Nurses is $49 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $44 | $59 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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