Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary
$53.82/hour
The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Kansas is $53.82 per hour. This is 5% higher than the US average of $51.27.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$53.82/hour
Kansas
5% higher than the US average.
$51.27/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Long Term Care Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($52) and Overland Park, Kansas ($48). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Long Term Care Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Long Term Care Nurses the most, averaging $63 per hour, followed by Minnesota ($57) and Colorado ($55). New Mexico also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $72. For comparison, the Kansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $54 per hour — New Mexico pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $63 | $72 |
| Minnesota | $57 | $65 |
| Colorado | $55 | $59 |
| Texas | $55 | $72 |
| Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Nebraska | $48 | $51 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $46 |
| South Dakota | $42 | $43 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Long Term Care Nurse jobs in Kansas?
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 $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $59 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Olathe, KS
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