Average Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$43.60/hour

The average salary for a Trauma ICU Nurse in Kansas is $43.60 per hour. This is 18% lower than the US average of $51.54.

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

Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$43.60/hour

Kansas

18% lower than the US average.

$51.54/hour

United States

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

Lenexa, Kansas pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Overland Park, Kansas ($47) and Kansas City, Kansas ($33). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $44 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 30% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$57$59
Overland Park, Kansas$47$59
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44
Olathe, Kansas$33$44
How does the pay for Trauma ICU Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?

Texas pays Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $52 per hour, followed by Missouri ($52) and Oklahoma ($41). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $44 per hour — Texas pays 20% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Texas$52$61
Missouri$52$62
Oklahoma$41$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Kansas?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Trauma ICU Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas average for Trauma ICU Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$45$45

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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