KS · Kansas City · Updated October 15, 2026

Telehealth / Triage Nurse jobs in Kansas City, KS

The median telehealth / triage nurse pay in the Kansas City area is $39.73 per hour ($82,630 a year), with the typical range running from $36.60 to $46.29. That ranks 180th of 379 U.S. metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay, and 162nd of 335 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City. The free report below lists employers near Kansas City and what they pay.

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in Kansas City, KS

The metro median is 6% above the Kansas statewide median of $37.53 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 28,180 registered nurses employed in the Kansas City metro area, 25.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.21).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$31.42$65,35030% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$36.60$76,13019% below U.S. median
Median$39.73$82,63012% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$46.29$96,2803% above U.S. median
Top 10%$50.12$104,25011% above U.S. median

How Kansas City ranks

  • 180th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 162nd of 335 after adjusting for local prices

BLS does not publish a separate figure for telehealth / triage nurse. 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 Kansas City

  • 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 $39.73 median hour buys what $42.93 buys at the national price level, 5% 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$1,430
  • Per year: $71,514
  • Per month: $5,960

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.

Hospitals in Kansas City

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
University Of Kansas Hospital
Kansas City, KS
Acute careGovernment and federal5 of 5Yes
Providence Medical Center
Kansas City, KS
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

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

Telehealth / Triage Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Shawnee, KS8 mi$39.73/hr69,724
Kansas City, MO10 mi$39.73/hr516,032
Lawrence, KS30 mi$38.23/hr97,271
St. Joseph, MO44 mi$35.94/hr71,098
Topeka, KS52 mi$37.92/hr125,467
Manhattan, KS100 mi$37.29/hr54,700

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kansas

Telehealth and triage nurses assess symptoms by phone or video and direct patients to the right level of care.

  • Active RN license, compact license for multi-state roles
  • Several years of clinical experience
  • Comfort with protocols and EHR documentation

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

Kansas state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

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Common questions

How much do telehealth / triage nurses make in Kansas City, KS?

Telehealth / Triage Nurses in the Kansas City metro area have a median pay of $39.73 per hour, about $82,630 a year. The middle half earn between $36.60 and $46.29 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Kansas City a good place for telehealth / triage nurses once cost of living is counted?

Kansas City ranks 162nd of 335 metro areas for telehealth / triage nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 180th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.

Where do telehealth / triage nurses work in Kansas City?

CMS lists 2 hospitals in Kansas City, led by University Of Kansas Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.

Do I need a Kansas license to work in Kansas City as a telehealth / triage 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.

Does Valorem Health place telehealth / triage nurses in Kansas City?

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1Pay for your role at other hospitals

  • Boston Medical CenterBoston, MA · 7 postings$58.76/ hr$38–$79
  • Kaweah Delta Health Care DistrictVisalia, CA · 2 postings$64.91/ hr$48–$83
  • CommonSpirit HealthLongmont, CO · 1 posting$48.48/ hr$37–$60
  • MaineGeneral HealthAugusta, ME · 1 posting$48.12/ hr$35–$61

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