Psychiatric Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas

Average Psychiatric Nurse Salary

$39.34/hour

The average salary for a Psychiatric Nurse in Kansas is $39.34 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $36.87.

Last updated on February 25, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Psychiatric Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages

$39.34/hour

Kansas

6% higher than the US average.

$36.87/hour

United States

What cities in Kansas pay the most for Psychiatric Nurses?
CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$38$43
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44
Lenexa, Kansas$30$44
How does the pay for Psychiatric Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Missouri$43$49
Texas$32$50
Colorado$31$46
Oklahoma$30$35

Last updated on February 25, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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