Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide
Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary
$51.62/hour
The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse is $51.62 per hour. This is 2% higher than the nursing US average of $50.79.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Pre-Operative Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$51.62/hour
2% higher than the nursing US average.
$50.79/hour
United States
Where do Pre-Operative Nurses get paid the most?
Colorado pays Pre-Operative Nurses the most, averaging $56 per hour, followed by Connecticut ($53) and Kansas ($53). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $63. For comparison, the national average for Pre-Operative Nurses is $52 per hour — Colorado pays 9% more.
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $56 | $63 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Kansas | $53 | $59 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Georgia | $49 | $53 |
| Missouri | $49 | $62 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Pre-Operative Nurse jobs?
Community Medical Centers pays Pre-Operative Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($48) and BJC HealthCare ($40). Perm Staff Jobs has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the national average for Pre-Operative Nurses is $52 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 11% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $58 | $58 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $48 | $59 |
| BJC HealthCare | $40 | $40 |
| Tenet-AZ Region | $39 | $39 |
| Detroit Medical Center | $37 | $37 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $37 | $37 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Pre-Operative Nurse Career Guide
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Go to the guideTop Pre-Operative Nurse Jobs
Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative
- Research Medical Center
- Overland, KS
$59+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$48-67/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative
- Hartford Hospital
- Ellington, CT
$54+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative
- Hartford Hospital
- Plymouth, CT
$54+/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - Preoperative
- Hartford Hospital
- North Westchester, CT
$54+/hour
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