Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$51.39/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Kansas is $51.39 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $52.95.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$51.39/hour

Kansas

3% lower than the US average.

$52.95/hour

United States

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Lenexa, Kansas pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($48) and Olathe, Kansas ($45). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 10% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$56$59
Overland Park, Kansas$48$59
Olathe, Kansas$45$59
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44
How does the pay for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $46 per hour, followed by Texas ($44). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $51 per hour — Oklahoma pays 10% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Oklahoma$46$46
Texas$44$50

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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