Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary in Kansas
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses in Kansas have a median of $61,760 a year, below the national $64,400 (−4%); the state ranks 40th of 51 states by median. Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses earn 29% more than the median across all occupations in Kansas ($48,010). Among neighbouring states, Colorado and Nebraska pay more (up to $73,880 in Colorado) and Missouri and Oklahoma pay less (down to $58,320 in Oklahoma). Kansas employs 7,530 licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, 5.24 per 1,000 jobs, the 27th largest count of any state. A location quotient of 1.26 means the occupation is more concentrated in Kansas than nationally.
Kansas vs the United States, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Kansas | Hourly | $23.93 | $27.05 | $29.69 | $33.40 | $37.16 | $30.12 | 7,530 | 5.24 | 1.26 |
| Annual | $49,780 | $56,260 | $61,760 | $69,470 | $77,290 | $62,660 | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $23.91 | $28.37 | $30.96 | $36.55 | $40.12 | $32.24 | 648,410 | – | – |
| Annual | $49,740 | $59,000 | $64,400 | $76,030 | $83,440 | $67,050 | ||||
- Rank by median
- 40th of 51 states
- Rank by employment
- 27th of 51 states
- Location quotient
- 1.26
- Jobs per 1,000
- 5.24
Ranks count the 50 states and DC with a published value. The location quotient is the occupation's share of Kansas's employment divided by its national share; 1.00 means the same share as the nation. Take-home pay at these wages: FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Metropolitan areas in Kansas
7 metropolitan areas and 1 nonmetropolitan area touching Kansas publish a row for licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses, sorted by median. Areas crossing a state line are listed under every state they touch; a linked metro has its own profile.
| Area | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $30.97 | $64,420 | $52,440 | $78,470 | 4,570 | 4.17 | 1.00 |
| Lawrence, KS | $30.00 | $62,400 | $52,300 | $77,230 | 150 | 2.80 | 0.67 |
| Topeka, KS | $29.91 | $62,210 | $52,390 | $78,280 | 840 | 7.24 | 1.74 |
| Manhattan, KS | $29.53 | $61,430 | $49,280 | $77,690 | 230 | 4.34 | 1.04 |
| St. Joseph, MO-KS | $29.19 | $60,720 | $47,840 | $71,030 | 290 | 5.31 | 1.27 |
| Wichita, KS | $28.99 | $60,310 | $50,300 | $76,330 | 1,690 | 5.47 | 1.31 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $28.33 | $58,920 | $48,010 | $72,950 | 400 | 4.58 | 1.10 |
| Kansas nonmetropolitan area | $28.74 | $59,780 | $47,260 | $74,550 | 2,540 | 6.78 | 1.63 |
Neighbouring states
See the national page for Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses (every state ranked) and the Kansas wage profile (every occupation in the state).
Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS Kansas estimates.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.