Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$32.90/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.90 per hour. This is 20% lower than the Missouri average of $39.57.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$32.90/hour
Kansas City, MO
20% lower than the US average.
$39.57/hour
Missouri
This is equal to the US average
$39.59/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Lenexa, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.48.
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.48.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 35% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.48.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $50 | $57 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Mercy | $33 | $33 |
| HCA MidAmerica Health | $33 | $36 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Manager, Behavioral Health
- Children's Mercy
- Kansas City, MO
- 3x12 hrs
$46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
- Research Medical Center
- Kansas City, MO
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$36+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
- Research Psychiatric Center
- Kansas City, MO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$36+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Psychiatric
- Research Psychiatric Center
- Kansas City, MO
- Nights
- Sign-On Bonus
$36+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric
- Research Psychiatric Center
- Kansas City, MO
- Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$33+/hour
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