Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: Washington, DC
Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary
$40.08/hour
The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in Washington, DC is $40.08 per hour. This is 14% lower than the District of Columbia average of $45.59.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in Washington, DC compared to State and National Averages
$40.08/hour
Washington, DC
27% lower than the US average.
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
12% lower than the US average.
$50.84/hour
United States
How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
How Pre-Operative Nurse Salaries in Washington Compare to Other Cities
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Washington, DC average for Registered Nurses is $40 per hour, roughly in line with Washington, District of Columbia.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
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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