Registered Nurses Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $73,790 -21.2% vs national
Median hourly $35.48
10th percentile $57,800
90th percentile $96,660
Employed locally 7,290
National median $93,600

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,800
    25th
    $63,270
    50th (median)
    $73,790
    75th
    $80,950
    90th
    $96,660

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Registered Nurses salary vs area income 107% Median Registered Nurses salary is 7% 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
    Lawrence, KS $79,510

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,530
    Physicians, All Other$140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,130
    Nurse Practitioners$108,370
    Physical Therapists$100,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Registered Nurses make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Registered Nurses in Wichita, KS is $35.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.85 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Registered Nurses salaries?

    The median Registered Nurses salary in Wichita, KS is 21.2% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Registered Nurses (10th percentile) earn around $57,800 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,270.