Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$53.97/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Kansas is $53.97 per hour. This is 6% higher than the US average of $50.81.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$53.97/hour
Kansas
6% higher than the US average.
$50.81/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($52) and Overland Park, Kansas ($48). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Operating Room Nurses is $54 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 4% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $52 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $48 | $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 Missouri ($54) and Oklahoma ($46). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $64. For comparison, the Kansas average for Operating Room Nurses is $54 per hour — Colorado pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $59 | $63 |
| Missouri | $54 | $64 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| Texas | $45 | $53 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $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 $50 per hour, followed by 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 $54 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $50 | $59 |
| TRS Healthcare Permanent | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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