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Nursing jobs in Kansas 2026

Vacancies, salaries, EB-3 demand and licensing — verified against BLS OEWS 2025 + HRSA NCHWA 2026.

RN Shortage
3,800
High 8.4%
Median Annual Salary
$82,360
$39.6/hr
COL-Adjusted
$80,593
COL index: 91
Compact State?
Yes
NLC multistate eligible

Key insight

In Kansas, there is a shortage of 3,800 registered nurses as of 2026 — 8.4% of the state's nursing workforce demand. Median RN salary is $82,360 per year. After cost of living adjustment, purchasing power equals $80,593 in national terms. This is a HIGH-priority EB-3 sponsorship state — international nurses are actively recruited here.

Top hiring cities

  • • Wichita
  • • Overland Park
  • • Kansas City

State nursing board

Kansas State Board of Nursing
Endorsement fee: $80 · NCLEX attempts allowed: 8/year
Licensing portal