New Graduate Nurse Salary Guide: Wichita, KS
Average New Graduate Nurse Salary
$43.13/hour
The average salary for a New Graduate Nurse in Wichita, KS is $43.13 per hour. This is 27% higher than the Kansas average of $31.61.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
New Graduate Nurse salaries in Wichita, KS compared to State and National Averages
$43.13/hour
Wichita, KS
7% lower than the US average.
$31.61/hour
Kansas
46% lower than the US average.
$46.03/hour
United States
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities
How New Graduate Nurse Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$50/hour
This is 14% higher than the Wichita average of $43.13.
Kansas City, Missouri
$47/hour
This is 8% higher than the Wichita average of $43.13.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$33/hour
This is 32% lower than the Wichita average of $43.13.
What cities in Kansas pay the most for New Graduate Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays New Graduate Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($50). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 31% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Wichita, Kansas | $43 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for New Graduate Nurse jobs in Wichita?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for New Graduate Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Wichita, KS average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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