Orthopedics Nurse Salary Guide: Merriam, KS

Average Orthopedics Nurse Salary

$59.13/hour

The average salary for an Orthopedics Nurse in Merriam, KS is $59.13 per hour. This is 23% higher than the US average of $45.61.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Orthopedics Nurse salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$59.13/hour

Merriam, KS

23% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Orthopedics Nurse Salaries in Merriam Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

Lenexa, Kansas

$57/hour

Kansas City, Missouri

$44/hour

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Orthopedics Nurses?

Lenexa, Kansas pays Orthopedics Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($47). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Orthopedics Nurses is $59 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 4% less.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$57$59
Olathe, Kansas$56$59
Overland Park, Kansas$47$59
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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