Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$39.34/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $39.34 per hour. This is 23% lower than the Missouri average of $48.42.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$39.34/hour

Kansas City, MO

25% lower than the US average.

$48.42/hour

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$49.01/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$49/hour

This is 19% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.34.

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

This is 32% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.34.

Olathe, Kansas

$59/hour

This is 33% higher than the Kansas City average of $39.34.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $43 per hour, followed by Kansas City, Missouri ($39). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $44. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 8% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$43	$44
Kansas City, Missouri	$39	$43

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

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Orthopedics Nurses, averaging $37 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $39 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$37	$37

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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