salary$64,420 a year$31 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$52,440per year
Top pay (top 10%)$78,470per year
Jobs in the area4,570people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Kansas City?
OK. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 28.6% of the median licensed practical nurse salary. That is under the 30% rule, so one paycheck covers rent comfortably.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a licensed practical nurse make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $64,420 a year ($31 an hour). Most earn between $52,440 and $78,470.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 28.6% of the median licensed practical nurse salary, which we rate OK.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.