Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $57/hr. This is 35% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include St. Peters, paying up to $49/hr, Independence, paying up to $36/hr, and Columbia, paying up to $43/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$32.17/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $32.17 per hour. This is 42% lower than the Missouri average of $45.74.

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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

$32.17/hour

Kansas City, MO

20% lower than the US average.

$45.74/hour

Missouri

16% higher than the US average.

$38.62/hour

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 1% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.17.

Lenexa, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 2% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.17.

Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 2% higher than the Kansas City average of $32.17.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$49	$57
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$33	$36

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Core Medical-Perm	$41	$41
HCA MidAmerica Health	$34	$34
Children's Mercy	$27	$27

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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