Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Lenexa, KS
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$32.76/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Lenexa, KS is $32.76 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Kansas average of $30.02.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Lenexa, KS compared to State and National Averages
$32.76/hour
Lenexa, KS
31% lower than the US average.
$30.02/hour
Kansas
43% lower than the US average.
$42.78/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities
Waynesville, North Carolina
--/hour
Asheville, North Carolina
$32/hour
This is 1% lower than the Lenexa average of $32.76.
Brevard, North Carolina
$29/hour
This is 13% lower than the Lenexa average of $32.76.
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Lenexa, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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