KS · Shawnee · Updated October 15, 2026

CRNA jobs in Shawnee, KS

Pay for CRNAs in the Shawnee area centers on $91.22 per hour, or about $189,740 a year. The lower quarter earns under $82.27 and the upper quarter over $106.51. That ranks 65th of 83 U.S. metro areas for CRNA pay, and 59th of 79 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 23 hospitals in the Shawnee metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Shawnee.

CRNA pay in Shawnee, KS

The metro median is 4% above the Kansas statewide median of $87.87 per hour. Nationally the median is $107.31 per hour. BLS counts about 820 nurse anesthetists employed in the Kansas City metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 2.28).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$68.81$143,12036% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$82.27$171,12023% below U.S. median
Median$91.22$189,74015% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$106.51$221,5401% below U.S. median
Top 10%$115+$239,200+7% above U.S. median

How Shawnee ranks

  • 65th of 83 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 59th of 79 after adjusting for local prices

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Anesthetists (SOC 29-1151), all industries. Figures marked $115+ are the BLS top-coded maximum. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Shawnee

  • Overall prices in Kansas City run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 13% below the U.S. average (index 86.6).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $91.22 median hour buys what $98.57 buys at the national price level, 8% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

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Estimated weekly gross$3,284
  • Per year: $164,196
  • Per month: $13,683

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Kansas City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Shawnee

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$135
Meals and incidentals per day$80
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,505
13-week assignment$19,565

Travel CRNA assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Open CRNA roles in Kansas

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Hospitals in the Kansas City area

CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Kansas City area, 10 of the 18 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of CRNAs.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Saint Lukes North Hospital
Kansas City, MO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
University Of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc
Overland Park, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Kansas City Va Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal4 of 5Yes
Overland Park Reg Med Ctr
Overland Park, KS
Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Saint Luke's East Hospital
Lees Summit, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Overland Park, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Health Lakewood Medical Center
Kansas City, MO
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital
Olathe, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Johnson County

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Johnson County (1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

CRNA pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Lenexa, KS4 mi$91.22/hr59,427
Kansas City, KS8 mi$91.22/hr156,752
Lawrence, KS25 mi$87.87/hr97,271
Topeka, KS48 mi$87.87/hr125,467
St. Joseph, MO51 mi$106.51/hr71,098
Manhattan, KS97 mi$87.87/hr54,700

CRNA jobs in Kansas · CRNA jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Kansas

Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kansas license by endorsement.

Kansas taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Kansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Shawnee

Shawnee city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do CRNAs make in Shawnee, KS?

CRNAs in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $91.22 per hour, about $189,740 a year. The middle half earn between $82.27 and $106.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Shawnee a good place for CRNAs once cost of living is counted?

Kansas City ranks 59th of 79 metro areas for CRNA pay after adjusting for local prices, and 65th of 83 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do CRNAs work in Shawnee?

CMS lists 23 hospitals in the Kansas City area, led by Saint Lukes North Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Shawnee as a CRNA?

Kansas is in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so an RN or LPN/LVN with a multistate license from another compact state can work here without a new license. Nurses whose home state is not in the compact apply for a Kansas license by endorsement. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Shawnee in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Johnson County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Shawnee?

The federal per diem benchmark in Shawnee is $135 a night for lodging and $80 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,505 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Essentia HealthDuluth, MN · 4 postings$173.59/ hr$142–$200
  • MercyWisconsin · 3 postings$152.50/ hr$88–$200
  • NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 7 postings$145.43/ hr$130–$161
  • Mass General BrighamSalem, MA · 26 postings$140.62/ hr$67–$200

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Low$90Median$139.42High$191

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3Open now: 1 CRNA roles

  1. CERTIFIED REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETISTPermanent
    $166k–$241k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Leavenworth, KS · posted 16 days ago

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