Nurse pay in Kansas
Nurses in Kansas are being offered a median $84,708 a year right now across 417 live job postings that state pay — ranking #41 of 51 states. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $61k
- 25th percentile
- $69k
- 75th percentile
- $104k
- 90th percentile
- $120k
Where does your pay sit in Kansas?
Checked against 417 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $61k
- 25th percentile
- $69k
- 75th percentile
- $104k
- 90th percentile
- $120k
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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Kansas market overview
- 25th percentile
- $68,640
- Median
- $84,708
- 75th percentile
- $104,094
- 90th percentile
- $120,274
- Median hourly (226 postings)
- $32/hr
- Sign-on bonus, median (167 postings)
- $10,000
- Sign-on bonus, highest posted
- $20,000
- Live postings stating pay
- 417
Annual figures are posted offers (midpoint of stated ranges) on live listings, updated October 26, 2026.
What each specialty is offered in Kansas
| Specialty | Median | 90th percentile | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICU | $106k | $129k | 20 |
| Home Health | $65k | $67k | 13 |
| Long Term Care | $83k | $86k | 11 |
| Acute Care | $106k | $128k | 9 |
| Travel | $110k | $128k | 8 |
| General | $114k | $149k | 7 |
| Pediatric | $67k | $75k | 7 |
| Medical/Surgical | $109k | $124k | 6 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50k | $50k | 6 |
| Nursing Management/Admin | $118k | $128k | 6 |
| Geriatric | $119k | $122k | 5 |
| Practical Nurse | $65k | $66k | 5 |
| Private Duty Nursing | $67k | $68k | 5 |
Highest-offering employers in Kansas right now
- #1$135k
KANZA MENTAL HEALTH AND GUIDANCE CENTER INC
median across 7 priced postings
- #2$119k
Worldwide Travel Staffing
median across 6 priced postings
- #3$118k
Voyage Health
median across 15 priced postings
- #4$115k
TNAA Healthcare
median across 12 priced postings
- #5$112k
White Glove Placement, Inc.
median across 7 priced postings
What are you being paid?
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What to do with this
- See the rolesSee open nursing roles in KansasEvery posting behind these numbers is a live job you can open and apply to.
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do nurses make in Kansas?
- Across 417 live job postings in Kansas that state pay, the median posted offer is $84,708 a year (about $32/hr). The middle half of postings runs $68,640–$104,094, and the top 10% start at $120,274.
- How does Kansas nurse pay compare nationally?
- Kansas's posted median of $84,708 is 11% below the national median ($95,680), ranking #41 of 51 states on the Pay Index right now.
- Do Kansas nursing jobs offer sign-on bonuses?
- 167 live postings in Kansas advertise a sign-on bonus right now, with a median of $10,000 and offers up to $20,000.