Long Term Care Nurse Salary Guide: Merriam, KS

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Average Long Term Care Nurse Salary

$54.52/hour

The average salary for a Long Term Care Nurse in Merriam, KS is $54.52 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $50.67.

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

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

$54.52/hour

Merriam, KS

7% higher than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$49/hour

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

Belleville, Illinois

$50/hour

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 Kansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 3% more.

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 Merriam?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Long Term Care Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas average for Long Term Care Nurses is $55 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% 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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