Mental Health Nurse Salary Guide: Wichita, KS
Average Mental Health Nurse Salary
$27.63/hour
The average salary for a Mental Health Nurse in Wichita, KS is $27.63 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Kansas average of $39.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Mental Health Nurse salaries in Wichita, KS compared to State and National Averages
$27.63/hour
Wichita, KS
57% lower than the US average.
$39.29/hour
Kansas
10% lower than the US average.
$43.36/hour
United States
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities
How Mental Health Nurse Salaries in Wichita Compare to Other Cities
Kansas City, Missouri
$39/hour
This is 29% higher than the Wichita average of $27.63.
Aurora, Colorado
$50/hour
This is 45% higher than the Wichita average of $27.63.
Palestine, Texas
$28/hour
This is equal to the Wichita average
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Mental Health Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Overland Park, Kansas | $38 | $43 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
| Lenexa, Kansas | $30 | $44 |
Last updated on March 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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