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Nurse Practitioner Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$126,650/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$60.89/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
3,780
public U.S. Median
$132,300
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,616 #21 of 51

Nurse Practitioner pay in Kansas, explained

Nurse practitioners in Kansas earn a median of $126,650 per year ($60.89 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $132,300. Entry-level workers earn around $98,330, while the most experienced nurse practitioners reach about $158,080. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $126,650 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $126,650 is worth about $140,616 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #21 for real pay (vs #43 on the sticker number).

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Nurse Practitioner pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$98,330
$47.27/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$126,650
$60.89/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$158,080
$76.00/hr

Nurse Practitioner pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $126,650 $140,616 —
Oklahoma $133,390 $151,850 −$6,740
Colorado $132,930 $128,993 −$6,280
Nebraska $132,130 $146,643 −$5,480
Missouri $129,930 $143,068 −$3,280

Nurse Practitioner in Kansas: FAQ

How much do nurse practitioners make in Kansas?

Nurse practitioners in Kansas earn a median of $126,650 per year ($60.89 per hour), compared with $132,300 nationally.

Does Kansas pay nurse practitioners well?

At $126,650, Kansas pays 4% below the national median for nurse practitioners. An estimated 3,780 work in the state.

Nurse Practitioner salary in other states

California · $168,520 New Jersey · $159,310 Washington · $156,100 Oregon · $155,680 Alaska · $155,170 New York · $153,510 Massachusetts · $142,440 Nevada · $140,670 Connecticut · $138,470 New Hampshire · $137,550 New Mexico · $137,520 Montana · $137,210

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