salary$76,540 a year$37 an hour · median pay in the Wichita, KS area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$60,300per year
Top pay (top 10%)$99,530per year
Jobs in the area7,460people work this job
Can a registered nurse afford Wichita?
Cheap. Rent of $1,162 a month takes 18.2% 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 Wichita, KS?
The median pay for a registered nurse in the Wichita, KS area is $76,540 a year ($37 an hour). Most earn between $60,300 and $99,530.
Can a registered nurse afford to live in Wichita?
Typical rent of $1,162 a month takes 18.2% of the median registered nurse salary, which we rate Cheap.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Wichita, KS metro area.