Nurse Practitioner salary in Kansas
What nurse practitioners earn in Kansas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$126,650$60.89 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $132,300
Middle half earn$108,460 – $133,940Top 10%: $158,080+
Jobs3,7801.27× the U.S. concentration
Nurse Practitioner pay in Kansas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $130,760 | $62.87 | 2,730 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $126,110 | $60.63 | 800 |
| Wichita, KS | $116,100 | $55.82 | 690 |
| Topeka, KS | $132,740 | $63.82 | 500 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $126,640 | $60.89 | 230 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $128,710 | $61.88 | 140 |
| Lawrence, KS | $126,650 | $60.89 | 100 |
| Manhattan, KS | $115,350 | $55.46 | 90 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kansas
Nurse Practitioner pay in similar states
Virginia · $127,810 West Virginia · $127,320 Arkansas · $125,660 Louisiana · $125,600 Ohio · $124,870 Mississippi · $124,730
Other healthcare salaries in Kansas
Registered Nurses · $79,320 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,260 Nursing Assistants · $38,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,760 Medical Assistants · $39,510 Physicians, All Other · $221,540 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,310 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,050 Pharmacists · $137,800 Physical Therapists · $98,290 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $76,070 Medical Records Specialists · $48,160
Questions
How much does a nurse practitioner make in Kansas?
Nurse Practitioners in Kansas earned a median of $126,650 a year ($60.89 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $132,300. The middle half earned $108,460 to $133,940.
Where in Kansas do nurse practitioners earn the most?
Among areas in Kansas, pay was highest in Topeka, KS at $132,740.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.