Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$43.93/hour

The average salary for a Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $43.93 per hour. This is 27% lower than the Missouri average of $55.64.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$43.93/hour

Kansas City, MO

4% lower than the US average.

$55.64/hour

Missouri

18% higher than the US average.

$45.61/hour

United States

How Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Kansas City, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 34% lower than the Kansas City average of $43.93.

Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 6% higher than the Kansas City average of $43.93.

Olathe, Kansas

$56/hour

This is 22% higher than the Kansas City average of $43.93.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by Independence, Missouri ($46) and Kansas City, Missouri ($44). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 17% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$51	$62
Independence, Missouri	$46	$62
Kansas City, Missouri	$44	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$40	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$44	$44

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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