Benchmark Salary Information
Rankings for Kansas City
Compared to Missouri
Kansas City LPNs earn an average of $49,150 or $23.63 per hour which is 6% more than the Missouri average salary of $46,010.
| Average | Kansas City | Missouri | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.63 | $22.12 | 6.83% |
| Annual Salary | $49,150 | $46,010 | 6.82% |
Compared to the U.S.
Kansas City LPNs earn an average of $49,150 or $23.63 per hour which is 5% less than the U.S. average salary of $51,850.
| Average | Kansas City | U.S. | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Wage | $23.63 | $24.93 | -5.21% |
| Annual Salary | $49,150 | $51,850 | -5.21% |
Salary Adjusted for Cost-of-Living
When adjusted for cost-of-living, LPNs in Kansas City earns an average annual salary of $51,901 which compares to the Missouri average annual salary of $46,010. per year.
Cost-of-living in Kansas City is 5% less than the Missouri average, which means Kansas City residents have an overall less cost for food, housing, utilities and transportation compared to Missouri average.
| Location | Average Annual Wage | Cost of Living | Adjusted COL Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $49,150 | 94.70% | $51,901 |
| Missouri | $46,010 | 92.49% | $49,746 |
| U.S. | $51,850 | – | $51,850 |
Salary Ranges for Education and Experience
In Kansas City, 50% of LPNs earn between $46,470 and $51,530 a year, depending on factors such as level of education, experience, location and place of employment.
About 10% of LPNs earn more than $59,770, which is a rate for highly skilled, experienced and educated LPNs.
Approximately 10% of LPNs earn under $37,650, a rate generally reserved for less experienced or entry level LPNs.
| Percent | Experience | Employed | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | Less than a Year | 402 | Under $37,650 |
| 15% | 2 – 4 years | 603 | $37,650 – $46,470 |
| 25% | 5 – 9 years | 1,005 | $46,470 – $48,200 |
| 25% | 10 – 14 years | 1,005 | $48,200 – $51,530 |
| 15% | 15 – 20 years | 603 | $48,200 – $59,770 |
| 10% | 20+ years | 402 | Above $59,770 |
Salary Compared to Related Professions
With an average annual salary of $49,150, Kansas City LPNs tend to earn less than Nurse Anesthetists ($176,050), Nurse Practitioners ($112,710), Registered Nurses ($71,800), and Nursing Instructors ($65,110).
However, LPNs tend to earn more than Nursing Assistants ($31,960).
| Title | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Nurse Anesthetists | $176,050 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $112,710 |
| Registered Nurses | $71,800 |
| Nursing Instructors | $65,110 |
| LPNs | $49,150 |
| Nursing Assistants | $31,960 |
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