Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Nurse Manager Salary

$45.22/hour

The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Kansas City, MO is $45.22 per hour. This is 11% lower than the Missouri average of $50.05.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Nurse Manager salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$45.22/hour

Kansas City, MO

2% lower than the US average.

$50.05/hour

Missouri

8% higher than the US average.

$46.11/hour

United States

How Nurse Manager Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$52/hour

This is 12% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.22.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$29/hour

This is 56% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.22.

Chattanooga, Tennessee

$29/hour

This is 57% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.22.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Nurse Managers?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($52) and Kansas City, Missouri ($45). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 29% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$58	$62
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$45	$62

What are the highest paying Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $47 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 4% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$47	$47

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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