Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Olathe, KS

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$45.04/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Olathe, KS is $45.04 per hour. This is 9% lower than the Kansas average of $49.15.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Acute Care Nurse salaries in Olathe, KS compared to State and National Averages

$45.04/hour

Olathe, KS

12% lower than the US average.

$49.15/hour

Kansas

3% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Olathe Compare to Other Cities

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Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 20% higher than the Olathe average of $45.04.

Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 6% higher than the Olathe average of $45.04.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 16% lower than the Olathe average of $45.04.

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 Olathe, KS average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 25% 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

What are the highest paying Agencies for Acute Care Nurse jobs in Olathe?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Acute Care Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Olathe, KS average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 24% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$34

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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