Registered Nurse salary in Kansas
The median registered nurse in Kansas earns $37.53 an hour, or $78,060 a year. That’s $7.47 below the national median, ranking #46 of 51.
- Median hourly$37.53
- Median yearly$78,060
- Bottom 10% earn under$29.15/hr
- Top 10% earn over$47.05/hr
- Average (mean) hourly$38.19
- RNs employed32,640
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024, Kansas, occupation 29-1141. bls.gov/oes. Figures are estimates for all RNs in the state, not offers.
Other nursing roles in Kansas
| Role | Median hourly | Median yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $28.81/hr | $59,920/yr |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $17.75/hr | $36,910/yr |
| Nurse Practitioner | $59.95/hr | $124,690/yr |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2024 state estimates.
Open RN jobs in Kansas
- Utilization Management Nurse ConsultantCVS Health / MinuteClinicRemote · KS$26.01–$56.14/hrRNFull-time
- RN Long Term Care (LTC) - Part-time - EveningSanford HealthOlathe, KS$35–$48/hrRNPart-timeEveningsSign-on bonus
- Nurse (Consultant)Military Health System (DHA)Fort Riley, KS$75k–$97k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Nov 10, 2026
- Forensic Nurse Examiner/Emergency Department NurseAdventHealthShawnee Mission, KS$32.83–$61.05/hrRNERPart-time
- Registered Nurse Cardiac Device NurseAdventHealthShawnee Mission, KS$34.04–$63.31/hrRNCardiacFull-time
- Nurse (Registered Nurse) Recruitment Incentive - Direct HireBureau of Prisons/Federal Prison SystemMultiple locations (105)$50k–$122k/yrRNFull-timeCloses Sep 30, 2027