Nurse Practitioners Salary in Kansas City, MO-KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kansas City, MO-KS

Median annual salary $127,800 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.44
10th percentile $96,740
90th percentile $159,870
Employed locally 2,000
National median $129,210

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,740
    25th
    $110,340
    50th (median)
    $127,800
    75th
    $139,360
    90th
    $159,870

    Kansas City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,927 2023 • Census ACS
    Nurse Practitioners salary vs area income 156% Median Nurse Practitioners salary is 56% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Nurse Practitioners

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $225,730
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Napa, CA $216,380
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $171,150
    Vallejo, CA $169,990
    Salinas, CA $168,270

    Nearby metros — Nurse Practitioners salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $220,330
    Modesto, CA $164,790
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $161,520
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $160,790
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $138,010
    East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area $137,990

    Related occupations in Kansas City, MO-KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,700
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,090
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,180
    Pharmacists $138,400
    Physicians, All Other $76,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Nurse Practitioners make per hour in Kansas City?

    The median hourly wage for Nurse Practitioners in Kansas City, MO-KS is $61.44, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.83 or more per hour.

    Is Kansas City above or below average for Nurse Practitioners salaries?

    The median Nurse Practitioners salary in Kansas City, MO-KS is 1.1% below the national median of $129,210. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Nurse Practitioners in Kansas City?

    Entry-level Nurse Practitioners (10th percentile) earn around $96,740 per year in Kansas City, MO-KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $110,340.