Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO
Average Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salary
$45.57/hour
The average salary for a Post Anesthesia Care Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $45.57 per hour. This is 17% lower than the Missouri average of $53.17.
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Post Anesthesia Care Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages
$45.57/hour
Kansas City, MO
12% lower than the US average.
$53.17/hour
Missouri
4% higher than the US average.
$50.84/hour
United States
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
How Post Anesthesia Care Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$48/hour
This is 5% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.57.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 11% higher than the Kansas City average of $45.57.
Nashville, Tennessee
$36/hour
This is 26% lower than the Kansas City average of $45.57.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses?
Lee's Summit, Missouri pays Post Anesthesia Care Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Saint Louis, Missouri ($51) and Kansas City, Missouri ($46). Lee's Summit, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Lee's Summit, Missouri pays 26% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $57 | $62 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $51 | $62 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $46 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Post Anesthesia Care Nurse jobs in Kansas City?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Post Anesthesia Care Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $45 | $45 |
Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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