Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

Average Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$44.92/hour

The average salary for a Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $44.92 per hour. This is 10% lower than the Missouri average of $49.34.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$44.92/hour

Kansas City, MO

This is equal to the US average

$49.34/hour

Missouri

9% higher than the US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

How Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 13% higher than the Kansas City average of $44.92.

San Antonio, Texas

$44/hour

This is 3% lower than the Kansas City average of $44.92.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?

Only Saint Louis, Missouri reports pay data for Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $45 per hour — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 14% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$51$62

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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