Nurse Manager Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Nurse Manager Salary
$52.43/hour
The average salary for a Nurse Manager in Kansas is $52.43 per hour. This is 4% higher than the US average of $50.43.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Nurse Manager salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$52.43/hour
Kansas
4% higher than the US average.
$50.43/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Nurse Managers?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($53) 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 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Nurse Managers in Kansas compare to nearby states?
New Mexico pays Nurse Managers the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Colorado ($64) and Texas ($47). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $81. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — New Mexico pays 24% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | $65 | $72 |
| Colorado | $64 | $81 |
| Texas | $47 | $53 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Nurse Manager jobs in Kansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Nurse Managers, averaging $53 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 2% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $59 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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