Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Lawrence, KS
Average Registered Nurse Salary
$28.97/hour
The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Lawrence, KS is $28.97 per hour. This is 83% lower than the Kansas average of $53.08.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Registered Nurse salaries in Lawrence, KS compared to State and National Averages
$28.97/hour
Lawrence, KS
56% lower than the US average.
$53.08/hour
Kansas
15% higher than the US average.
$45.21/hour
United States
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Lawrence Compare to Other Cities
How Registered Nurse Salaries in Lawrence Compare to Other Cities
Olathe, Kansas
$56/hour
This is 48% higher than the Lawrence average of $28.97.
Lenexa, Kansas
$57/hour
This is 49% higher than the Lawrence average of $28.97.
Overland Park, Kansas
$46/hour
This is 37% higher than the Lawrence average of $28.97.
What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Lawrence?
Elara Caring pays Registered Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($29). For comparison, the Lawrence, KS average for Registered Nurses is $29 per hour — Elara Caring pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Elara Caring | $42 | $42 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $29 | $29 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Top Registered Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Manager, Hospice
- Elara Caring
- Lawrence, KS
$70K-90K/year
Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation
- Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, a joint venture of Encompass Health and Stormont Vail Health
- Lawrence, KS
$22-37/hour
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