KS · Wichita · Updated October 15, 2026

Registered Nurse jobs in Wichita, KS

Pay for registered nurses in the Wichita area centers on $35.48 per hour, or about $73,790 a year. The lower quarter earns under $30.42 and the upper quarter over $38.92. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Wichita. That ranks 353rd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 289th of 335 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Wichita.

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Per diemPosted 6 days ago

Registered Nurse - Float Pool

Veterans Health Administration · Wichita, KS

$72k–$128k/ year
  • Intermittent
  • Req 888442700
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PermanentPosted today

Registered Nurse ED

Ascension Health · Wichita, KS

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  • Req 1324130
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Registered Nurse pay in Wichita, KS

The metro median is 5% below the Kansas statewide median of $37.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 7,290 registered nurses employed in the Wichita metro area, 23.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.12).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$27.79$57,80038% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$30.42$63,27032% below U.S. median
Median$35.48$73,79021% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$38.92$80,95014% below U.S. median
Top 10%$46.47$96,6603% above U.S. median

How Wichita ranks

  • 353rd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 289th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 4th of 4 Kansas metro areas

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 Wichita

  • Overall prices in Wichita run 11% below the U.S. average (index 88.9, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 34% below the U.S. average (index 66.2).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $35.48 median hour buys what $39.89 buys at the national price level, 11% 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.

Estimate your Wichita paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,277
  • Per year: $63,864
  • Per month: $5,322

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

Travel assignment per diem in Wichita

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$110
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,246
13-week assignment$16,198

Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Wichita

CMS lists 8 hospitals in Wichita, 4 of the 5 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Wichita Va Medical Center
Wichita, KS		Acute Care - Veterans AdministrationGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Kansas Heart Hospital
Wichita, KS		Acute careFor-profit4 of 5No
Via Christi Hospital Wichita St Teresa, Inc
Wichita, KS		Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Wesley Medical Center
Wichita, KS		Acute careFor-profit4 of 5Yes
Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita, Inc.
Wichita, KS		Acute careNonprofit2 of 5Yes
Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, Llc
Wichita, KS		Acute careOtherNot ratedNo
Kansas Surgery & Recovery Center
Wichita, KS		Acute careNonprofitNot ratedNo
Corterra Of Wichita Llc
Wichita, KS		PsychiatricFor-profitNot ratedNo

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

Primary care shortage areas in Sedgwick County

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Sedgwick County (1 population-group, 8 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 20 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.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Enid, OK93 mi$36.10/hr50,519
Stillwater, OK109 mi$39.02/hr50,138
Manhattan, KS111 mi$37.29/hr54,700
Topeka, KS129 mi$37.92/hr125,467
Tulsa, OK134 mi$39.48/hr415,154
Edmond, OK139 mi$38.68/hr99,040

Registered Nurse jobs in Kansas · Registered Nurse 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 Wichita

Wichita city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do registered nurses make in Wichita, KS?

Registered Nurses in the Wichita metro area have a median pay of $35.48 per hour, about $73,790 a year. The middle half earn between $30.42 and $38.92 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Wichita a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?

Wichita ranks 289th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 353rd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring registered nurses in Wichita?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Wichita. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Wichita.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Wichita as a registered nurse?

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 Wichita in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 9 active primary care shortage designations that include Sedgwick 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 Wichita?

The federal per diem benchmark in Wichita is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place registered nurses in Wichita?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationTopeka, KS · 4 postings$50.03/ hr$34–$66
  • Lawrence Memorial HospitalLawrence, KS · 2 wage offers$41.82/ hr$41–$42
  • CommonSpirit HealthGarden City, KS · 9 postings$39.14/ hr$28–$52
  • Lifeline Nursing Solutions, LLCKansas City, KS · 3 wage offers$36.62/ hr$37–$37

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$31Median$40.21High$62

14 RN postings with published pay in Kansas, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 14 RN roles

  1. Registered Nurse - Community Living CenterPermanent
    $75k–$138k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Topeka, KS · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse-Critical/Progressive CarePermanent
    $76k–$136k/ year
    Veterans Health Administration · Topeka, KS · posted today

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