Registered Nurses Salary in Kansas
Registered Nurses in Kansas earn a median of $79,320 a year, −19% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $79,320
- vs. U.S. median
- −19% ($97,550)
- Rank among states
- 46 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 33,800
Pay range in Kansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,180; the top 10% earn over $100,840. Nationally the range is $68,940 to $137,470.
States ranked near Kansas
Similar jobs in Kansas
- Critical Care Nurses$79,320 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,760 median in Kansas
- Acute Care Nurses$79,320 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
- Nurse Practitioners$126,650 median in Kansas
- Physician Assistants$125,640 median in Kansas
- Midwives$43,430 median in Kansas (broader BLS group)
Registered Nurses pay in Kansas
How much do registered nurses make in Kansas?
The median is $79,320 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $63,180 and the top 10% earn over $100,840. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kansas a good state for registered nurses?
On pay alone it ranks 46 of 51 (−19% vs. the national median of $97,550). Living costs are not included.