Clinical Nurse Salary Guide: Lawrence, KS
Average Clinical Nurse Salary
$28.97/hour
The average salary for a Clinical Nurse in Lawrence, KS is $28.97 per hour. This is 90% lower than the Kansas average of $55.01.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Clinical Nurse salaries in Lawrence, KS compared to State and National Averages
$28.97/hour
Lawrence, KS
73% lower than the US average.
$55.01/hour
Kansas
9% higher than the US average.
$50.24/hour
United States
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Lawrence Compare to Other Cities
How Clinical Nurse Salaries in Lawrence Compare to Other Cities
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 12% higher than the Lawrence average of $28.97.
Overland Park, Kansas
$51/hour
This is 44% higher than the Lawrence average of $28.97.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 44% higher than the Lawrence average of $28.97.
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Clinical Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($51) and Kansas City, Kansas ($33). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Lawrence, KS average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 94% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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