Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary
$59.13/hour
The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas is $59.13 per hour. This is 17% higher than the US average of $48.94.
Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$59.13/hour
Kansas
17% higher than the US average.
$48.94/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $55 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($48) and Kansas City, Kansas ($33). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Psychiatric Nurses is $59 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 6% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $55 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Missouri pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by Texas ($39) and Illinois ($31). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $58. For comparison, the Kansas average for Psychiatric Nurses is $59 per hour — Missouri pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | $49 | $58 |
| Texas | $39 | $50 |
| Illinois | $31 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Psychiatric Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by CoreCivic ($47). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Psychiatric Nurses is $59 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $58 | $59 |
| CoreCivic | $47 | $47 |
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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