Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary
$52.40/hour
The average salary for a Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Kansas is $52.40 per hour. This is 13% higher than the US average of $45.85.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$52.40/hour
Kansas
13% higher than the US average.
$45.85/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($52) and Overland Park, Kansas ($48). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Texas pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $54 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 15% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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