Registered Nurses Salary in Kansas

Registered nurses in Kansas earn the most in Topeka (average $88,670 a year) and the least in Wichita ($77,800), across the 4 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the registered nurses average at $82,360 and the median at $79,320 for 33,800 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $101,420.

Registered Nurses average salary by city in Kansas

Topeka$88,670
Lawrence$83,840
Manhattan$79,100
Wichita$77,800

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Topeka	$88,670	$81,820	$78,550	$67,061	89
Lawrence	$83,840	$78,020	$78,020	$63,933	90
Manhattan	$79,100	$78,960	$68,870	$60,863	90
Wichita	$77,800	$76,540	$65,630	$60,021	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Registered Nurses salary in other states

Registered Nurses salary by city and state

More about pay in Kansas

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1141.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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