How much does a registered nurse make in Kansas?
$79,320a year
Median yearly pay for registered nurses in Kansas. That is $38.13 an hour or $6,610 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.13
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,800
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,180Median: $79,320Highest 10%: $100,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,180 | $30.38 | |
| 25th | $73,300 | $35.24 | |
| Median | $79,320 | $38.13 | |
| 75th | $94,700 | $45.53 | |
| 90th | $100,800 | $48.48 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Kansas City, MO | $83,040 |
| Topeka, KS | $81,820 |
| Manhattan, KS | $78,960 |
| Lawrence, KS | $78,020 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $77,240 |
| Wichita, KS | $76,540 |
| Joplin, MO | $74,930 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for registered nurses.
| 43. North Dakota | $80,730 |
| 44. Louisiana | $80,230 |
| 45. West Virginia | $80,130 |
| 46. Kansas | $79,320 |
| 47. Arkansas | $78,940 |
| 48. Iowa | $78,630 |
| 49. South Dakota | $78,060 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a registered nurse make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $38.13 ($79,320 a year).
Do registered nurses make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $79,320 against $97,550 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Kansas rank for registered nurse pay?
Kansas ranks 46 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays registered nurses the most?
Kansas City, MO-KS, with a median of $83,040 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.