Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas

Average Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$53.44/hour

The average salary for a Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Kansas is $53.44 per hour. This is 1% lower than the US average of $53.83.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$53.44/hour

Kansas

1% lower than the US average.

$53.83/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 $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 Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 6% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax 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 Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Only Texas reports pay data for Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Texas pays 18% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Texas$44$50

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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