Registered Nurses Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $79,510 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $38.23
10th percentile $62,200
90th percentile $91,050
Employed locally 790
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,200
    25th
    $70,410
    50th (median)
    $79,510
    75th
    $84,300
    90th
    $91,050

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 116% Median Registered Nurses salary is 16% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Registered Nurses

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $208,940
    Vallejo, CA $192,470
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $188,020
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $178,900
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $172,390
    Modesto, CA $169,460

    Nearby metros — Registered Nurses salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $128,520
    Fairbanks-College, AK $102,660
    Kansas City, MO-KS $82,630
    Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA $81,430
    Jacksonville, FL $80,850
    Topeka, KS $78,870

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Pharmacists $124,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,500
    Dental Hygienists $83,690
    Physical Therapists $101,540
    Nurse Practitioners $126,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Lawrence, KS is $38.23, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.43 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Lawrence, KS is 15.1% below the national median of $93,600. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Registered Nurses in Lawrence?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $62,200 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $70,410.