Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, KS
Average Acute Care Nurse Salary
$32.76/hour
The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Kansas City, KS is $32.76 per hour. This is 7% higher than the Kansas average of $30.42.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Acute Care Nurse salaries in Kansas City, KS compared to State and National Averages
$32.76/hour
Kansas City, KS
46% lower than the US average.
$30.42/hour
Kansas
57% lower than the US average.
$47.79/hour
United States
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$50/hour
This is 35% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.76.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$43/hour
This is 23% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.76.
Wichita, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 2% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.76.
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, Kansas | $50 | $58 |
| Lenexa, Kansas | $44 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $43 | $44 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $33 | $37 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on July 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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