Registered Nurses salary
in Kansas nonmetropolitan area
- Middle 50%
- $66,270–$82,400
- vs U.S. median
- -19%
- Metro rank
- #429 of 514
Registered Nurses in the Kansas nonmetropolitan area metro earn a median of $78,730 a year, based on BLS estimates for 7,630 jobs (May 2025). That is 19% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 1% below the KS statewide median of $79,320. It ranks #429 of 514 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE7,630 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Kansas nonmetropolitan area
1 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Health Technologies | $70,658 | 6 |
Registered Nurses pay in other KS metros
4 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | $81,820 |
| Manhattan, KS | $78,960 |
| Lawrence, KS | $78,020 |
| Wichita, KS | $76,540 |
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Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Kansas nonmetropolitan area?
The BLS median is $78,730 a year (May 2025). Half of the 7,630 jobs pay between $66,270 and $82,400. The 10th percentile is $61,750 and the 90th is $96,840.
Is Kansas nonmetropolitan area a high-paying metro for Registered Nurses?
That is 19% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 1% below the KS statewide median of $79,320. It ranks #429 of 514 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Registered Nurses make an hour in Kansas nonmetropolitan area?
About $37.85 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $78,730 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $31.86–$39.62 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Registered Nurses the most in Kansas nonmetropolitan area?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Gateway Health Technologies ($70,658). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.