PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas City, MO

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Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary

$43.93/hour

The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Kansas City, MO is $43.93 per hour. This is 14% lower than the Missouri average of $49.87.

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

PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Kansas City, MO compared to State and National Averages

$43.93/hour

Kansas City, MO

2% lower than the US average.

$49.87/hour

Missouri

10% higher than the US average.

$44.95/hour

United States

How PreOp / PACU Nurse Salaries in Kansas City Compare to Other Cities

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Overland Park, Kansas

$47/hour

This is 6% higher than the Kansas City average of $43.93.

Aurora, Colorado

$56/hour

This is 21% higher than the Kansas City average of $43.93.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$57/hour

This is 23% higher than the Kansas City average of $43.93.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?

Kansas City, Missouri pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Lee's Summit, Missouri ($40). Kansas City, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour, roughly in line with Kansas City, Missouri.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri	$44	$62
Lee's Summit, Missouri	$40	$44

What are the highest paying Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Kansas City?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $49 per hour. For comparison, the Kansas City, MO average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 11% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$49	$49

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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