Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$32.32/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.32 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Missouri average of $40.98.
Last updated on January 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$32.32/hour
Kansas City, MO
24% lower than the US average.
$40.98/hour
Missouri
2% higher than the US average.
$40.00/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.32.
Lenexa, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.32.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$32/hour
This is equal to the Kansas City average
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Core Medical-Perm | $40 | $42 |
| Elara Caring | $40 | $40 |
| Skyline Med Staff Home Health | $40 | $40 |
| Children's Mercy | $35 | $46 |
| HCA MidAmerica Health | $32 | $38 |
Last updated on January 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs
$80K-120K/year
approximately $38-58/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs
$75K-100K/year
approximately $36-49/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Graham Healthcare Group
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs
$75K-100K/year
approximately $36-49/hrRegistered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Ambulatory Care
- Children's Mercy
- Kansas City, MO
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$42/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health
- Elara Caring
- Kansas City, MO
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-46/hour
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