Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, KS
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$32.76/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas City, KS is $32.76 per hour. This is 6% higher than the Kansas average of $30.93.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kansas City, KS compared to State and National Averages
$32.76/hour
Kansas City, KS
21% lower than the US average.
$30.93/hour
Kansas
28% lower than the US average.
$39.71/hour
United States
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Kansas City, Missouri
$33/hour
This is equal to the Kansas City average
Lenexa, Kansas
$33/hour
This is equal to the Kansas City average
Olathe, Kansas
$33/hour
This is equal to the Kansas City average
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Lenexa, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $32 | $36 |
Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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