Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Psychiatric Nurse jobs, paying up to $62/hr. This is 34% higher than the average pay for Psychiatric Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $58/hr, Independence, paying up to $58/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $58/hr.

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Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$34.47/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $34.47 per hour. This is 46% lower than the Missouri average of $50.31.

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$34.47/hour

Kansas City, MO

40% lower than the US average.

$50.31/hour

Missouri

4% higher than the US average.

$48.22/hour

United States

How Psychiatric Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Lenexa, Kansas

$44/hour

This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $43.37.

Olathe, Kansas

$43/hour

This is 1% lower than the Kansas City average of $43.37.

Wichita, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 30% lower than the Kansas City average of $43.37.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$52	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$43	$58
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$42	$44

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

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

Last updated on February 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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