Average Registered Nurse Salary

$38.78/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $38.78 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Missouri average of $48.67.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$38.78/hour

Kansas City, MO

26% lower than the US average.

$48.67/hour

Missouri

This is equal to the US average

$48.76/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 18% lower than the Kansas City average of $38.78.

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 18% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.78.

Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 31% higher than the Kansas City average of $38.78.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

CoreMedical Group Perm pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $40 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($32). CoreMedical Group Perm also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $41. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — CoreMedical Group Perm pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
CoreMedical Group Perm$40$41
Perm Staff Jobs$32$38

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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