Registered Nurses salary
in Lawrence, KS
Registered Nurses in the Lawrence, KS metro earn a median of $78,020 a year, based on BLS estimates for 700 jobs (May 2025). That is 20% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 2% below the KS statewide median of $79,320. It ranks #447 of 514 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE700 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN LAWRENCE · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Registered Nurses salary in Lawrence?
The BLS median is $78,020 a year (May 2025). Half of the 700 jobs pay between $78,020 and $96,580. The 10th percentile is $65,250 and the 90th is $96,580.
Is Lawrence a high-paying metro for Registered Nurses?
That is 20% below the U.S. median of $97,550 and 2% below the KS statewide median of $79,320. It ranks #447 of 514 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Registered Nurses the most in Lawrence?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were The Lawrence Memorial Hospital ($68,459). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.