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Advanced Practice Nurse
Veterans Health Administration · Kansas City, MO
$127k–$186k/ year
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Nurse Practitioner jobs in Shawnee, KS
Nurse Practitioners in the Shawnee area earn a median of $61.44 per hour, about $127,800 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $53.05 and $67.00. That ranks 155th of 372 U.S. metro areas for nurse practitioner pay, and 106th of 336 once local prices are factored in. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Shawnee and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Shawnee.
- $61.44median pay per hour, Kansas City
- $53–$67typical range per hour
- 2,000nurse practitioners employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 2% above the Kansas statewide median of $59.95 per hour. Nationally the median is $62.12 per hour. BLS counts about 2,000 nurse practitioners employed in the Kansas City metro area, 1.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.92).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $46.51 | $96,740 | 25% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $53.05 | $110,340 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $61.44 | $127,800 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $67.00 | $139,360 | 8% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $76.86 | $159,870 | 24% above U.S. median |
How Shawnee ranks
- 155th of 372 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 106th of 336 after adjusting for local prices
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Nurse Practitioners (SOC 29-1171), all industries. 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 $61.44 median hour buys what $66.39 buys at the national price level, 7% above 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.
Estimate your Shawnee paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$2,212
- Per year: $110,592
- Per month: $9,216
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
| Item | Federal 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 nurse practitioner 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).
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 nurse practitioners.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Lukes North Hospital Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Hospital Kansas City, KS | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Adventhealth South Overland Park, Inc Overland Park, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Overland Park Reg Med Ctr Overland Park, KS | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Luke's East Hospital Lees Summit, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Saint Luke's South Hospital Overland Park, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Health Lakewood Medical Center Kansas City, MO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Kansas Health System Olathe Hospital Olathe, KS | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
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.
Nurse Practitioner pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, KS | 4 mi | $61.44/hr | 59,427 |
| Kansas City, KS | 8 mi | $61.44/hr | 156,752 |
| Lawrence, KS | 25 mi | $60.85/hr | 97,271 |
| Topeka, KS | 48 mi | $61.52/hr | 125,467 |
| St. Joseph, MO | 51 mi | $63.79/hr | 71,098 |
| Manhattan, KS | 97 mi | $55.72/hr | 54,700 |
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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.
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Common questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Shawnee, KS?
Nurse Practitioners in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $61.44 per hour, about $127,800 a year. The middle half earn between $53.05 and $67.00 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Shawnee a good place for nurse practitioners once cost of living is counted?
Kansas City ranks 106th of 336 metro areas for nurse practitioner pay after adjusting for local prices, and 155th of 372 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring nurse practitioners in Shawnee?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Kansas City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Shawnee.
Do I need a Kansas license to work in Shawnee as a nurse practitioner?
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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