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Registered Nurse Salary in Wichita, Kansas

Updated 2026-04-05BLS 2024 data — be the first to add a local report

Salary Distribution

BLS 2024
$67,413/ year

Median Registered Nurse in Wichita, KS

$41,517
10th
$50,630
25th
$67,413
Median
$87,981
75th
$107,337
90th

Compensation Breakdown

BLS 2024
Base salary (median)
$67,413
Total compensation (est.)
$77,525
Bonus range
$3,050 – $12,720
Mean salary
$71,458

How This Compares

Wichita, KS median
$67,413
Kansas median
$82,844-18.6%
National median
$81,220-17.0%

Cost of living in Wichita is 0% below the national average. Salary of $67,413 here is equivalent to $67,413 nationally.

Salary by Experience

0-2 years
$48,537-28.0%
3-5 years
$61,346-9.0%
6-10 years
$75,503+12.0%
10+ years
$93,030+38.0%

Salary by Company Size

Startup (< 100 employees)
$59,323-12.0%
Mid-size (100–5,000)
$67,413
Enterprise (5,000+)
$79,547+18.0%

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Registered Nurse Salaries in Nearby Cities

Overland Park, KS$81,220/yr
Kansas City, KS$81,220/yr
Topeka, KS$81,220/yr

Related Jobs in Wichita

Nurse Practitioner$103,484/yr
Physician Assistant$104,588/yr
Physical Therapist$81,108/yr
Occupational Therapist$77,339/yr
Pharmacist$110,183/yr

Quick Numbers

Hourly (40hr week)$32/hr
Monthly gross$5,618/mo
25th percentile$50,630/yr
75th percentile$87,981/yr

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Market Context

via FRED

Fed Funds Rate

Mar 2026

3.64%

Inflation (CPI)

year-over-year

2.4%+0.04

National Unemployment

Mar 2026

4.3%-0.10

Kansas Unemployment

Dec 2025

3.8%

Avg Hourly Earnings

all private workers

$37.38+$0.09

10yr Treasury

Apr 2026

4.31%

Source: St. Louis Fed (FRED). Updated daily.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Registered Nurse salary in Wichita?

The median Registered Nurse salary in Wichita is $67,413 per year, with a range from $50,630 at the 25th percentile to $87,981 at the 75th percentile. Total compensation including bonuses typically runs higher — see the breakdown above for the full picture.

How does Registered Nurse pay in Wichita compare to the national average?

Registered Nurse salaries in Wichita are 17% below the national median of $81,220. After adjusting for Wichita's cost of living, the purchasing power of that salary is equivalent to roughly $67,413 nationally — which is the number that actually matters when comparing offers across cities.

What factors affect Registered Nurse salaries in Wichita?

In Wichita, the biggest drivers are years of experience, company size, and industry vertical. Entry-level Registered Nurse roles start around $41,517, while senior and staff-level positions at larger employers can reach $107,337 or above. Specialized skills and in-demand tools can also meaningfully shift where you land in the range.

Is Wichita a good place for Registered Nurse jobs?

Wichita offers a Registered Nurse median of $67,413, which is 17% below the US median of $81,220. Whether that makes it a good market depends on your personal cost-of-living equation — Wichita is 0% cheaper than the national average, so factor that into your math.

How do I negotiate a higher Registered Nurse salary?

Start with the data on this page: the 75th percentile for Registered Nurse in Wichita is $87,981, which is a defensible anchor for a negotiation. Come in with a specific number backed by real market data — not a range — and reference your experience tier. If you're above the median, ask for the 75th percentile. If you're already at the 75th, push for total comp improvements like equity or bonus instead.