Acute Care Nurse Salary Guide: Olathe, KS

Q: What cities in Kansas pay the most for Acute Care Nurses?

Woodbine is currently the highest paying city in Kansas for Acute Care Nurse jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Acute Care Nurse roles in Kansas. Other top paying cities include Olathe, paying up to $44/hr, Overland Park, paying up to $47/hr, and Wichita, paying up to $59/hr.

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Average Acute Care Nurse Salary

$43.64/hour

The average salary for an Acute Care Nurse in Olathe, KS is $43.64 per hour. This is 6% lower than the Kansas average of $46.40.

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$43.64/hour

Olathe, KS

11% lower than the US average.

$46.40/hour

Kansas

4% lower than the US average.

$48.25/hour

United States

How Acute Care Nurse Salaries in Olathe Compare to Other Cities

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Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 33% lower than the Olathe average of $43.64.

Overland Park, Kansas

$43/hour

This is 1% lower than the Olathe average of $43.64.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 12% lower than the Olathe average of $43.64.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Olathe, Kansas	$44	$44
Overland Park, Kansas	$43	$47
Wichita, Kansas	$42	$59
Kansas City, Kansas	$33	$44

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

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

Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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