Registered Nurse (RN) in Kansas

RNs are the backbone of American healthcare — they assess patients, administer medications, coordinate care plans, and advocate for patients across every setting from ICUs to schools. It's one of the most in-demand and recession-proof careers in existence.

$84,468 KS Median Salary
6% Growth Rate
2–4 years Training

💰 Registered Nurse (RN) Salary in Kansas

Estimated salary range for Registered Nurse (RN)s in Kansas, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$61,000
Median
$84,468
Experienced
$116,000

🎓 Registered Nurse (RN) Licensing in Kansas

Credential required: RN License (NCLEX-RN)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Kansas state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Registered Nurse (RN) Programs in Kansas

Technical College
⭐ 90

WSU Tech (Wichita State University - Tech)

📍 Wichita, KS

Wichita's state leader in modern technical education with 100+ programs. Wichita Promise scholarship offers free tuition...

Nursing (RN/CNA)Surgical TechnologyMedical AssistingHVACElectrical Technology
Community College
⭐ 85

Kansas City Kansas Community College

📍 Kansas City, KS

Kansas side of the Kansas City metro. Comprehensive healthcare and technical programs. Technical Education Center provid...

Nursing (RN/LPN/CNA)Dental HygieneRadiologic TechnologyMedical AssistingHVAC
Community College
⭐ 82

Butler Community College

📍 El Dorado, KS

South-central Kansas community college near Wichita. Comprehensive career programs with strong transfer options. Multipl...

Nursing (RN/LPN)Medical AssistingHVACWeldingElectrical Technology

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