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Licensed Practical Nurse Salary in Kansas (2026)
$29.69 per hour · take-home ≈ $48,647/year ($4,054/month) for a single filer
Licensed Practical Nurse pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $49,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $56,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $61,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $69,470 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,290 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 7,530 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kansas (occupation code 29-2061, “Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Licensed Practical Nurse salary of $61,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $48,647 — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
| Gross (median) | $61,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$5,231 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,725 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$3,158 |
| Take-home (annual) | $48,647 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,054 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Licensed Practical Nurse make in Kansas?
- The median Licensed Practical Nurse salary in Kansas is $61,760 per year ($29.69 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $56,260 and $69,470.
- What is the take-home pay for a Licensed Practical Nurse in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $61,760, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $48,647 per year ($4,054 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 21.2%.
- How many Licensed Practical Nurse jobs are there in Kansas?
- BLS counts 7,530 Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Kansas in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Kansas state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Kansas.