As of September 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Correctional Nurse in Kansas is $64,071, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,232 weekly, or $5,339 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Correctional Nurse in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Correctional Nurse in Kansas vary widely, spanning from $51,392 to $78,440. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($57,435) and 75th percentile ($71,592), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,440 per year. This $14,157 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Planning or Pediatric, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Kansas Correctional Nurse often earn 4.8% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 16 companies. However, Kansas currently ranks 34 nationwide for Correctional Nurse job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Correctional Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $51,392 KS September 01, 2026
25th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $57,435 KS September 01, 2026
50th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $64,071 KS September 01, 2026
75th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $71,592 KS September 01, 2026
90th Percentile Correctional Nurse Salary $78,440 KS September 01, 2026
25% $57,435 10% $51,392 90% $78,440 75% $71,592 $64,071 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Correctional Nurse ?

Correctional nursing, sometimes called forensic nursing, is a specialized field of nursing that involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers. In these correctional settings, nurses are the primary healthcare providers....

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Location Abbyville, KS Avg. Salary $63,364 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Abilene, KS Avg. Salary $63,381 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Admire, KS Avg. Salary $63,347 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agenda, KS Avg. Salary $63,204 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Agra, KS Avg. Salary $63,286 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Albert, KS Avg. Salary $63,247 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alden, KS Avg. Salary $63,301 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alexander, KS Avg. Salary $63,166 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Allen, KS Avg. Salary $63,252 Date Updated September 01, 2026
Location Alma, KS Avg. Salary $63,263 Date Updated September 01, 2026
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    Correctional Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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