Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$52.71/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas is $52.71 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $50.70.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Registered Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$52.71/hour
Kansas
4% higher than the US average.
$50.70/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 ($55) 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 6% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $45 | $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 $53 per hour — Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care, and Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit earn 12% 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 | $56 | $59 |
| Psychiatric | $56 | $59 |
How does the pay for Registered Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Colorado ($57) and Texas ($51). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $53 per hour — New Mexico pays 13% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $59 | $72 |
| Colorado | $57 | $63 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Arizona | $48 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $52 |
| Utah | $42 | $45 |
| Arkansas | $40 | $42 |
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 CoreCivic ($47) and CoreMedical Group Perm ($44). 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 |
| CoreCivic | $47 | $47 |
| CoreMedical Group Perm | $44 | $44 |
| Select Medical | $41 | $47 |
| Curam Staffing | $39 | $39 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $38 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $35 | $39 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department
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- Research Medical Center
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management
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