Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary
$47.51/hour
The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Kansas is $47.51 per hour. This is 5% lower than the US average of $50.06.
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$47.51/hour
Kansas
5% lower than the US average.
$50.06/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($49). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $48 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 18% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $44 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Texas ($49) and Missouri ($49). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $48 per hour — Colorado pays 16% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $55 | $62 |
| Texas | $49 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $43 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $48 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $59 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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