Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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