salary$83,040 a year$40 an hour · median pay in the Kansas City, MO-KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$66,970per year
Top pay (top 10%)$103,540per year
Jobs in the area29,650people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Kansas City?
OK. Rent of $1,535 a month takes 22.2% of the median registered 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 registered nurse make in Kansas City, MO?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Kansas City, MO-KS area is $83,040 a year ($40 an hour). Most earn between $66,970 and $103,540.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Kansas City?
Typical rent of $1,535 a month takes 22.2% of the median registered 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.