Average Surgical ICU Nurse Salary

$43.60/hour

The average salary for a Surgical ICU Nurse in Kansas is $43.60 per hour. This is 12% lower than the US average of $48.63.

Last updated on October 19, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Surgical ICU Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$43.60/hour

Kansas

12% lower than the US average.

$48.63/hour

United States

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Surgical ICU Nurses?

Lenexa, Kansas pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($52) and Overland Park, Kansas ($48). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $44 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 29% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$56$59
Olathe, Kansas$52$59
Overland Park, Kansas$48$59
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44
How does the pay for Surgical ICU Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Texas ($47) and Oklahoma ($41). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $44 per hour — Missouri pays 15% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$50$59
Texas$47$50
Oklahoma$41$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Surgical ICU Nurse jobs in Kansas?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Surgical ICU Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$48$59

Last updated on October 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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