Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Lenexa, KS

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$56.20/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Lenexa, KS is $56.20 per hour. This is 3% higher than the Kansas average of $54.52.

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Long Term Care Nurse salaries in Lenexa, KS compared to State and National Averages

$56.20/hour

Lenexa, KS

10% higher than the US average.

$54.52/hour

Kansas

7% higher than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Long Term Care Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$49/hour

This is 14% lower than the Lenexa average of $56.20.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 10% lower than the Lenexa average of $56.20.

Belleville, Illinois

$50/hour

This is 13% lower than the Lenexa average of $56.20.

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 ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($49). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Lenexa, KS average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour, roughly in line with Lenexa, Kansas.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas	$56	$59
Olathe, Kansas	$56	$59
Overland Park, Kansas	$49	$59
Kansas City, Kansas	$33	$44

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Lenexa, KS average for Registered Nurses is $56 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on October 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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