Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas

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

Overland Park is currently the highest paying city in Kansas for Mental Health Nurse jobs, paying up to $36/hr. This is 5% higher than the average pay for Mental Health Nurse roles in Kansas. Other top paying cities include Kansas City, paying up to $44/hr, Leawood, paying up to $44/hr, and Osawatomie, paying up to $44/hr.

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Average Mental Health Nurse Salary

$31.54/hour

The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Kansas is $31.54 per hour. This is 11% lower than the US average of $35.10.

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Mental Health Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$31.54/hour

Kansas

11% lower than the US average.

$35.10/hour

United States

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas	$33	$36
Kansas City, Kansas	$33	$44
Olathe, Kansas	$33	$44
Lenexa, Kansas	$33	$44

How does the pay for Mental Health Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oklahoma	$44	$46
Colorado	$43	$52
Texas	$39	$50
Missouri	$35	$36

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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