salary$60,310 a year$29 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$50,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$76,330per year
Jobs in the area1,690people work this job
Can a licensed practical nurse afford Wichita?
OK. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 23.1% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a licensed practical nurse in the Wichita, KS area is $60,310 a year ($29 an hour). Most earn between $50,300 and $76,330.
Can a licensed practical nurse afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 23.1% 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 Wichita, KS metro area.