Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$34.86/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $34.86 per hour. This is 39% lower than the Missouri average of $48.35.

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

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$34.86/hour

Kansas City, MO

45% lower than the US average.

$48.35/hour

Missouri

5% lower than the US average.

$50.60/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

Olathe, Kansas

$45/hour

This is 14% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 24% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.81.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $35 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 62% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$57	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $37. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $35 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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