Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary
$52.25/hour
The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Kansas is $52.25 per hour. This is 1% higher than the US average of $51.63.
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$52.25/hour
Kansas
1% higher than the US average.
$51.63/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays Pre-Operative Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Olathe, Kansas ($56) and Overland Park, Kansas ($47). Lenexa, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 8% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $47 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for Pre-Operative Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Only Texas reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Texas pays 3% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $54 | $57 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Pre-Operative Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Perm Staff Jobs pays Pre-Operative Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($37). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 1% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $53 | $59 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $37 | $37 |
Last updated on November 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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