Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Wichita, KS

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Average Definitive Observation Unit Nurse Salary

$30.80/hour

The average salary for a Definitive Observation Unit Nurse in Wichita, KS is $30.80 per hour. This is 51% lower than the Kansas average of $46.53.

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

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

$30.80/hour

Wichita, KS

57% lower than the US average.

$46.53/hour

Kansas

4% lower than the US average.

$48.30/hour

United States

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

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Fort Smith, Arkansas

$28/hour

This is 47% lower than the Wichita average of $41.68.

Mansfield, Texas

$37/hour

This is 13% lower than the Wichita average of $41.68.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 19% higher than the Wichita average of $41.68.

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

Only Wichita, Kansas reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $42 per hour. Wichita, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $31 per hour — Wichita, Kansas pays 35% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Wichita, Kansas	$42	$59

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses, averaging $27 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $31. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Definitive Observation Unit Nurses is $31 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 13% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$27	$31

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

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