Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Lenexa, KS

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$44.02/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Lenexa, KS is $44.02 per hour. This is 7% lower than the Kansas average of $47.21.

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Definitive Observation Unit Nurse salaries in Lenexa, KS compared to State and National Averages

$44.02/hour

Lenexa, KS

9% lower than the US average.

$47.21/hour

Kansas

2% lower than the US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

How Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$48/hour

This is 16% lower than the Lenexa average of $55.32.

Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 69% lower than the Lenexa average of $55.32.

Kansas City, Missouri

$39/hour

This is 41% lower than the Lenexa average of $55.32.

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses?

Lenexa, Kansas pays Definitive Observation Unit Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($48) and Wichita, Kansas ($44). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Lenexa, KS average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $44 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 26% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas	$55	$59
Overland Park, Kansas	$48	$59
Wichita, Kansas	$44	$59
Kansas City, Kansas	$33	$44
Olathe, Kansas	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Definitive Observation Unit Nurse jobs in Lenexa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the Lenexa, KS average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 10% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$48	$52

Last updated on September 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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