Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$53.58/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas is $53.58 per hour. This is 15% higher than the US average of $45.37.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$53.58/hour
Kansas
15% higher than the US average.
$45.37/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Wichita, Kansas ($55). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $46 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Kansas?
Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, and Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit earn the most among Nursing specialties in Kansas, along with 3 others, all averaging $59 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, and Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit earn 10% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $59 | $59 |
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $59 | $59 |
| Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $59 | $59 |
| Nephrology | $59 | $59 |
| Cardiac Stepdown | $59 | $59 |
| Orthopedics | $59 | $59 |
| Behavioral Health | $58 | $59 |
| Psychiatric | $58 | $59 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and Missouri ($50). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — Colorado pays 5% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Missouri | $50 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Illinois | $49 | $54 |
| Oklahoma | $47 | $52 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Louisiana | $42 | $46 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
| Mississippi | $39 | $42 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas?
AIMS Locum Tenens pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($47) and Perm Staff Jobs ($47). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $54 per hour — AIMS Locum Tenens pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AIMS Locum Tenens | $59 | $59 |
| CoreCivic | $47 | $47 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $47 | $59 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $47 | $48 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Elara Caring | $42 | $42 |
| Select Medical | $41 | $47 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $39 | $39 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $37 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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