Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$44.16/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $44.16 per hour. This is 26% lower than the Missouri average of $55.82.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$44.16/hour

Kansas City, MO

7% lower than the US average.

$55.82/hour

Missouri

15% higher than the US average.

$47.37/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 35% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.16.

Olathe, Kansas

$54/hour

This is 18% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.16.

Independence, Missouri

$45/hour

This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.16.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Independence, Missouri ($45) and Kansas City, Missouri ($44). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 16% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Independence, Missouri	$45	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$44	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$41	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$47

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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