Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary

$56.65/hour

The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Lenexa, KS is $56.65 per hour. This is 8% higher than the Kansas average of $52.25.

Last updated on November 3, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Lenexa, KS compared to State and National Averages

$56.65/hour

Lenexa, KS

21% higher than the US average.

$52.25/hour

Kansas

14% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Lenexa Compare to Other Cities

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 1% higher than the Lenexa average of $56.65.

Waterbury, Connecticut

$37/hour

This is 55% lower than the Lenexa average of $56.65.

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 Lenexa, KS average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour, roughly in line with Lenexa, Kansas.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lenexa, Kansas$57$59
Olathe, Kansas$56$59
Overland Park, Kansas$47$59
Kansas City, Kansas$33$44
What are the highest paying Agencies for Pre-Operative Nurse jobs in Lenexa?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. For comparison, the Lenexa, KS average for Registered Nurses is $57 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 9% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$52$52

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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