KS · Manhattan · Updated October 15, 2026

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Manhattan, KS

Nurse Informaticists in the Manhattan area earn a median of $37.29 per hour, about $77,570 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $32.48 and $40.41. That ranks 310th of 379 U.S. metro areas for nurse informaticist pay, and 244th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan. The free report below lists employers near Manhattan and what they pay.

Nurse Informaticist pay in Manhattan, KS

The metro median is 1% below the Kansas statewide median of $37.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 760 registered nurses employed in the Manhattan metro area, 14.4 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.68).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$29.25$60,84035% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$32.48$67,56028% below U.S. median
Median$37.29$77,57017% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$40.41$84,05010% below U.S. median
Top 10%$44.94$93,480in line with U.S. median

How Manhattan ranks

  • 310th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 244th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 3rd of 4 Kansas metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for nurse informaticist. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Manhattan

  • Overall prices in Manhattan run 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 72.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $37.29 median hour buys what $41.36 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$1,342
  • Per year: $67,122
  • Per month: $5,594

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

Hospitals in Manhattan

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc
Manhattan, KS
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Manhattan Surgical Hospital Llc
Manhattan, KS
Acute careOtherNot ratedNo

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

Nurse Informaticist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Topeka, KS50 mi$37.92/hr125,467
Lawrence, KS74 mi$38.23/hr97,271
Shawnee, KS97 mi$39.73/hr69,724
Lenexa, KS98 mi$39.73/hr59,427
Olathe, KS98 mi$39.73/hr149,035
Kansas City, KS100 mi$39.73/hr156,752

Nurse Informaticist jobs in Kansas · Nurse Informaticist jobs nationwide

What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kansas

Nurse informaticists connect clinical practice and health IT, improving workflows and EHR tools.

  • Active RN license
  • Clinical experience plus informatics training or certification
  • EHR build or analyst experience

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 Manhattan

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Common questions

How much do nurse informaticists make in Manhattan, KS?

Nurse Informaticists in the Manhattan metro area have a median pay of $37.29 per hour, about $77,570 a year. The middle half earn between $32.48 and $40.41 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Manhattan a good place for nurse informaticists once cost of living is counted?

Manhattan ranks 244th of 335 metro areas for nurse informaticist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 310th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 10% below the U.S. average.

Where do nurse informaticists work in Manhattan?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Manhattan, led by Ascension Via Christi Hospital Manhattan, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Manhattan as a nurse informaticist?

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.

Does Valorem Health place nurse informaticists in Manhattan?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Denver HealthDenver, CO · 1 posting$152.07/ hr$138–$167
  • Stanford Children's HealthMENLO PARK, CA · 1 posting$101.46/ hr$90–$113
  • CommonSpirit HealthLOS ANGELES, CA · 1 posting$67.81/ hr$55–$81
  • CommonSpirit HealthTACOMA, WA · 1 posting$62.82/ hr$47–$78

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Low$37Median$53.34High$80

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