Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$53.00/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Kansas is $53.00 per hour. This is equal to the US average
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$53.00/hour
Kansas
This is equal to the US average
$52.91/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($46). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 7% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $46 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $59 per hour, followed by Illinois ($58) and Texas ($52). Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Kansas average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Colorado pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59 | $63 |
| Illinois | $58 | $64 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Missouri | $52 | $62 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $49 per hour, followed by CloudinfraIT Inc ($46) and TRS Healthcare Permanent ($39). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Operating Room Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $49 | $59 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $46 | $46 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $39 | $39 |
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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- Blue River Surgery Center
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- Surgicenter of Kansas City
- Overland, KS
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- Surgicenter of Kansas City
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
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- HCA Healthcare
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
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- Research Medical Center
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
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