Nurse Practitioner Salary in Kansas: $126,650 Median (May 2025)
Nurse practitioners in Kansas earn a median of $126,650 per year — $60.89 an hour — $5,650 below the national NP median of $132,300, ranking #43 of 51 states and D.C. The middle 80% of Kansas NPs earn between $98,330 and $158,080. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 — the federal wage survey, not job-board self-reports.
Kansas NP pay range (May 2025)
Dark band = middle 50% of Kansas NPs (25th–75th percentile). Light band = middle 80%. New NPs typically start near the left edge.
NP vs RN Pay in Kansas
The median NP in Kansas out-earns the median RN by $47,330 per year (60%). Same state, same license underneath — the difference is the graduate degree and the scope that comes with it.
Compare Kansas With Any State
Weighing a move, telehealth, or a compact-state license? Put Kansas side by side with any other NP market.
| May 2025 BLS | Kansas | Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,650 | $131,670 |
| Median hourly wage | $60.89/hr | $63.31/hr |
| Entry-level range (10th pct) | $98,330 | $96,880 |
| Experienced (75th pct) | $133,940 | $147,660 |
| Top earners (90th pct) | $158,080 | $161,980 |
| NPs employed | 3,780 | 25,970 |
The NP path starts with an RN license
Every NP passed the NCLEX first. If you’re earlier on the ladder: compare Kansas’s board-approved nursing programs by real first-time pass rates, and see the full earning ladder from CNA to CRNA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do nurse practitioners make in Kansas?
NPs in Kansas earn a median of $126,650 per year — $60.89 per hour — $5,650 below the national NP median of $132,300 (BLS May 2025). That ranks Kansas #43 of 51 states and D.C. by median NP pay.
How much more do NPs make than RNs in Kansas?
The median NP in Kansas earns $126,650 versus $79,320 for the median RN — a difference of $47,330 per year (60%). The step up requires a master's or doctoral NP program on top of the RN license.
What is a starting NP salary in Kansas?
New NPs generally start near the lower percentiles: in Kansas, the 10th percentile is $98,330 and the 25th percentile is $108,460. Most NPs move toward the $126,650 median within their first several years of practice.
How many nurse practitioners work in Kansas?
3,780 nurse practitioners are employed in Kansas per the BLS May 2025 estimates.