Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.50/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas is $52.50 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $48.91.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$52.50/hour
Kansas
7% higher than the US average.
$48.91/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Registered Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($53) and Overland Park, Kansas ($48). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $44 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
What type of Registered Nurses make the most money in Kansas?
PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns the most among Nursing specialties in Kansas, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Behavioral Health ($57) and Psychiatric ($57). For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — PACU - Post Anesthesia Care earns 13% more.
| Specialty | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| PACU - Post Anesthesia Care | $59 | $59 |
| Behavioral Health | $57 | $59 |
| Psychiatric | $57 | $59 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by New Mexico ($57) and Colorado ($55). New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Minnesota pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $59 | $65 |
| New Mexico | $57 | $72 |
| Colorado | $55 | $63 |
| Texas | $49 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $44 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $29 | $38 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by CoreMedical Group Perm ($44) and Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $59 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $38 |
| Select Medical | $36 | $36 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $35 | $39 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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