Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$53.44/hour
The average salary for a Medical Surgical Nurse in Kansas is $53.44 per hour. This is 19% higher than the US average of $43.42.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$53.44/hour
Kansas
19% higher than the US average.
$43.42/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Med Surg Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Wichita, Kansas ($55). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $53 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $46 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Med Surg Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Texas ($52) and Nebraska ($49). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the Kansas average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $53 per hour — Colorado pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Texas | $52 | $61 |
| Nebraska | $49 | $51 |
| Missouri | $48 | $58 |
| Illinois | $47 | $54 |
| Iowa | $46 | $50 |
| Oklahoma | $45 | $49 |
| Louisiana | $41 | $43 |
| Mississippi | $26 | $28 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($36). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Medical Surgical Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 6% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $59 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $36 | $36 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Overland Park, KS
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- Patterns Hiring - Perm
- Salina, KS
- 3x12 hrs
- Relocation Bonus
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