New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$31.95/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Kansas is $31.95 per hour. This is 32% lower than the US average of $42.05.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$31.95/hour
Kansas
32% lower than the US average.
$42.05/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($51) and Wichita, Kansas ($49). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for New Graduate Nurses is $32 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 76% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $51 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $49 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for New Graduate Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Texas pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($42) and Missouri ($26). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kansas average for New Graduate Nurses is $32 per hour — Texas pays 31% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $42 | $60 |
| Tennessee | $42 | $45 |
| Missouri | $26 | $26 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $46 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Kansas average for New Graduate Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 43% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $46 | $50 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Research Medical Center
- Olathe, KS
$40-59/hour
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- Research Medical Center
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$36-59/hour
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- Research Medical Center
- Overland, KS
$36-59/hour
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- Wesley Medical Center
- Wichita, KS
$30-59/hour
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- Menorah Medical Center
- Overland Park, KS
$26-59/hour
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