Ambulatory Care Nurse salary in Kansas
A ambulatory care nurse in Kansas earns an estimated $83,170 a year ($39.99/hr) — about 13% below the U.S. average, with most between $68,490 and $95,790. State figures are estimates based on national pay for the role and local cost of living — a starting point, not a guaranteed local wage.
Ambulatory Care Nurse — Kansas
Specialty estimateMedian annual pay
$83,170
-13% vs nationalHourly
$39.99/hr
- Typical range
- $68,490–$95,790
- What most nurses earn
- High end
- $117,210
- Top earners
- Entry level
- $58,780
- Newer nurses
Ambulatory Care Nurse pay by city in Kansas
Estimated pay in the state's largest metro areas.
| City | Est. annual | Est. hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $83,170 | $39.99 |
Ambulatory Care Nurse pay in nearby-paying states
How Kansas compares to states with similar ambulatory care nurse pay.
Other nursing roles in Kansas
Compare estimated pay for related roles in this state.
What affects ambulatory care nurse pay in Kansas
Pay below the national median. For a ambulatory care nurse specifically, pay is shaped by the metro labor market, hospital vs clinic vs long-term-care setting, union presence, shift differentials, unit acuity, and years of experience. Certifications and a move into charge or advanced-practice roles raise pay further. Use the calculator to estimate your own.
How this estimate was calculated
The Kansas figure adjusts the national RN average of $95,600 for local pay levels — a factor of 0.87× (about 13% below the U.S. average). It is a starting point — not an official Kansas wage — until verified local figures and nurse submissions are loaded.
Local pay can vary well beyond this by specialty, shift, union status, employer type, overtime, and care setting. When official state wage data is loaded, this number updates to a verified value automatically.
Use this state estimate as a starting point
- It’s a starting point for Kansas, based on national pay and local cost of living until official state data is loaded — not a guaranteed local wage.
- Your actual pay shifts with role and specialty, care setting, shift, overtime, union status, and years of experience — so compare a role-specific page and personalize the calculator.
- Reviewed salary submissions from nurses in Kansas make this page more precise over time.
Ambulatory Care Nurse salary in Kansas — FAQ
- How much does a ambulatory care nurse make in Kansas?
- A ambulatory care nurse in Kansas earns an estimated $83,170 a year — about $39.99 an hour, with most between $68,490 and $95,790. That's about 13% below the national average. This is an estimate based on national pay for the role and Kansas's local pay level, not a guaranteed local wage.
- Is Kansas a good state for ambulatory care nurses?
- For pay, Kansas sits about 13% below the national average for ambulatory care nurses. A higher number often comes with a higher cost of living, so weigh the estimated $83,170 against local housing and expenses rather than the headline figure alone.
- Which city in Kansas pays ambulatory care nurses the most?
- Among Kansas metros we track, Wichita tends to have the highest estimated pay for ambulatory care nurses, at roughly $83,170 a year. City figures are estimates based on the role's national pay and local cost of living.
- How does Kansas ambulatory care nurse pay compare to the national average?
- The national estimate for a ambulatory care nurse is about $95,600 a year, versus an estimated $83,170 in Kansas — about 13% below the national average. Use the calculator to factor in your experience, specialty, and shift.
- Why are some figures verified and others estimates?
- National pay for the main nursing roles — registered nurses, LPNs/LVNs, nurse practitioners, CRNAs, nurse midwives, and nursing assistants — comes from verified public wage data. State, city, and specialty figures that aren't reported on their own start from that national pay and are labeled "Estimated" or "Specialty estimate." We never show an estimate as a verified figure.
Source & confidence— An estimate for a specialty that public pay data does not list on its own. A ballpark to start from, not an exact figure.
Modeled estimate (BLS national × state wage index)
Kansas figures are estimated by adjusting the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS national median for local pay levels (a state adjustment of 0.87×).
Source year 2025. Last reviewed July 3, 2026. Full methodology
Estimated figure — national ambulatory care nurse pay adjusted for Kansas. Last reviewed July 3, 2026.