Average Behavioral Health Nurse Salary

$57.01/hour

The average salary for a Behavioral Health Nurse in Lenexa, KS is $57.01 per hour. This is 2% lower than the Kansas average of $58.24.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$57.01/hour

Lenexa, KS

20% higher than the US average.

$58.24/hour

Kansas

22% higher than the US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

How Behavioral Health Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 1% lower than the Lenexa average of $57.01.

Kansas City, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 28% lower than the Lenexa average of $57.01.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 11% lower than the Lenexa average of $57.01.

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 Lenexa, KS average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour, roughly in line with Lenexa, Kansas.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$57$59
Olathe, Kansas$56$59
Overland Park, Kansas$46$59
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Behavioral Health Nurse jobs in Lenexa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Behavioral Health Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Lenexa, KS average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$52$52

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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