How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make in Kansas?
$61,760a year
Median yearly pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses in Kansas. That is $29.69 an hour or $5,147 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.69
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 7,530
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,780Median: $61,760Highest 10%: $77,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,780 | $23.93 | |
| 25th | $56,260 | $27.05 | |
| Median | $61,760 | $29.69 | |
| 75th | $69,470 | $33.40 | |
| 90th | $77,290 | $37.16 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $64,420 |
| Lawrence, KS | $62,400 |
| Topeka, KS | $62,210 |
| Manhattan, KS | $61,430 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $60,720 |
| Wichita, KS | $60,310 |
| Joplin, MO | $58,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses.
| 37. Ohio | $61,950 |
| 38. South Carolina | $61,820 |
| 39. Florida | $61,770 |
| 40. Kansas | $61,760 |
| 41. Missouri | $61,530 |
| 42. Kentucky | $60,460 |
| 43. New Mexico | $59,330 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $29.69 ($61,760 a year).
Do licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $61,760 against $64,400 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kansas rank for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurse pay?
Kansas ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $64,420 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.