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
18% lower than the US average.
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
3% lower than the US average.
$47.15/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
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 22% higher than the Washington average of $40.08.
Parker, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 7% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.
Denver, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 7% lower than the Washington average of $40.08.
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Pre-Operative Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
Last updated on May 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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