Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$30.02/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas is $30.02 per hour. This is 46% lower than the US average of $43.73.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$30.02/hour
Kansas
46% lower than the US average.
$43.73/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Lenexa, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Kansas?
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Kansas?
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Labor and Delivery | $45 | $53 |
| Trauma ICU | $44 | $47 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $44 | $47 |
| SICU - Surgical Intensive Care | $44 | $47 |
| Telemetry | $42 | $47 |
| Hospice | $42 | $42 |
| OR - Operating Room | $33 | $34 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $53 | $72 |
| Missouri | $49 | $61 |
| Colorado | $47 | $52 |
| South Dakota | $43 | $43 |
| Texas | $42 | $51 |
| Iowa | $40 | $46 |
| Minnesota | $39 | $50 |
| Nebraska | $32 | $42 |
| Oklahoma | $31 | $40 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| CoreCivic | $47 | $47 |
| TK Health | $45 | $45 |
| Core Medical-Perm | $42 | $42 |
| Select Medical | $40 | $47 |
Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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