Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

Columbia is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $43/hr. This is 4% lower than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Butler, paying up to $44/hr, Lee's Summit, paying up to $44/hr, and Lexington, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$34.47/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $34.47 per hour. This is 1% lower than the Missouri average of $34.78.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$34.47/hour

Kansas City, MO

8% lower than the US average.

$34.78/hour

Missouri

7% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is equal to the Kansas City average

Saint Louis, Missouri

$32/hour

This is 3% lower than the Kansas City average of $32.76.

Aurora, Colorado

$37/hour

This is 12% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.76.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Mental Health Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Children's Mercy	$38	$38
HCA MidAmerica Health	$33	$36

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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