Average Registered Nurse Salary

$32.76/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.76 per hour. This is 55% lower than the Missouri average of $50.64.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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

$32.76/hour

Kansas City, MO

45% lower than the US average.

$50.64/hour

Missouri

6% higher than the US average.

$47.41/hour

United States

How Registered Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$33/hour

This is equal to the Kansas City average

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is equal to the Kansas City average

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$33/hour

This is equal to the Kansas City average

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Favorite Healthcare Staffing$56$56
CoreMedical Group Perm$40$42
Healthcare Sages$38$38

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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