Behavioral Health Nurse Salary Guide: Lenexa, KS

Q: What cities in Kansas pay the most for Behavioral Health Nurses?

Woodbine is currently the highest paying city in Kansas for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $59/hr. This is 26% higher than the average pay for Behavioral Health Nurse roles in Kansas. Other top paying cities include Overland Park, paying up to $58/hr, Lenexa, paying up to $44/hr, and Olathe, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$44.02/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Lenexa, KS is $44.02 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Kansas average of $50.20.

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Behavioral Health Nurse salaries in Lenexa, KS compared to State and National Averages

$44.02/hour

Lenexa, KS

10% lower than the US average.

$50.20/hour

Kansas

4% higher than the US average.

$48.34/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$43/hour

This is 2% lower than the Lenexa average of $44.02.

Kansas City, Missouri

$42/hour

This is 4% lower than the Lenexa average of $44.02.

Wichita, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 32% lower than the Lenexa average of $44.02.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas	$46	$58
Lenexa, Kansas	$44	$44
Olathe, Kansas	$43	$44
Wichita, Kansas	$33	$37
Kansas City, Kansas	$33	$44

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$44

Last updated on August 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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