Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary
$58.24/hour
The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Kansas is $58.24 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $52.79.
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$58.24/hour
Kansas
9% higher than the US average.
$52.79/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($46). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 2% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $46 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Behavioral Health Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Missouri ($48) and Oklahoma ($43). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Kansas average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — Colorado pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59 | $63 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $46 |
| Texas | $34 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Behavioral Health Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($47). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Behavioral Health Nurses is $58 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $56 | $59 |
| CoreCivic | $47 | $47 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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