Average RN salaries in Kansas can vary on a number of things. One can expect to earn an estimated annual salary of $62,450 per year (or $30.02 per hour) as of May 2019, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The cost of living in a region can impact what nurses tend to earn working in those areas. With a Cost of Living Index of 87.9 in Q3 2020, nurses in Kansas can expect lower prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states. So, it’s understandable that their earnings would also be lower than the national average.
| State | Avg. RN Salary | Avg. RN Salary (adjusted for COL) |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | $62,450 | $68,573 |
| Nationwide | $77,460 | - |
Average RN Salary In Kansas Cities
Kansas RN salaries vary quite a bit across the state, but the highest-paying regions for RNs are in the Kansas City area, with average RN salaries at around $68,130. Topeka is a close second at $66,270. RNs located in the St. Joseph area can expect to earn about $66,270.
| Metro Area | RNs Employed | Avg. RN Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 26,420 | $68,130 |
| Lawrence, KS | 760 | $60,270 |
| Manhattan, KS | 630 | $59,110 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | 1,200 | $63,180 |
| Topeka, KS | 3,090 | $66,270 |
| Wichita, KS | 6,010 | $57,470 |
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Average RN salary vs similar healthcare professions in Kansas
At a $62,450 average annual salary, RNs in Kansas tend to earn slightly less than some other types of healthcare workers in the state. Across all these professions, “Nurse Practitioners” and “Physical Therapists” workers in Kansas earn an average salary ranging between $88,310-$100,550, according to the BLS.
Here’s how a sample of these other types of healthcare professions compare to RN salaries in Kansas:
| Profession | # Employed | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | 30,370 | $62,450 |
| LPNs / LVNs | 7,370 | $44,260 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | 4,220 | $34,390 |
| Dental Hygienists | 2,120 | $68,340 |
| Physical Therapist | 2,340 | $88,310 |
| Nurse Practitioners | 2,790 | $100,550 |
Job outlook for Registered Nurses in Kansas
About 30,880 RNs reside in the state of Kansas. These jobs are still projected to increase by about 8.1% from 2018 to 2028 – an increase of almost 2,490 new RNs in the state in the coming years.
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