Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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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 41% lower than the Missouri average of $48.72.

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

46% lower than the US average.

$48.72/hour

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$50.33/hour

United States

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

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Lenexa, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 18% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.80.

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 18% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.80.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 11% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.80.

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

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Mental Health Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Mental Health Nurses is $34 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 69% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$58	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$46	$62

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Mental Health Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Mental Health Nurses is $34 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

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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