Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Kansas | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $79,320 | $98,331 | -19% |
| Median hourly wage | $38.13 | $47.27 | -19% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $88,036.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $73,160 | $55,250 | $89,250 | 86 |
The median annual salary for a Registered Nurse in Kansas is $79,320, or about $38.13 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Registered Nurses is $98,331. Kansas is -19% below the national median.
Entry-level registered nurses in Kansas typically earn from $55,250 depending on the city and employer.
With 33,800 registered nurse jobs on record and a median salary of $79,320, Kansas offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.