PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary Guide: Kansas
Average PreOp / PACU Nurse Salary
$52.13/hour
The average salary for a PreOp / PACU Nurse in Kansas is $52.13 per hour. This is 2% lower than the US average of $53.20.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
PreOp / PACU Nurse salaries in Kansas compared to National Averages
$52.13/hour
Kansas
2% lower than the US average.
$53.20/hour
United States
What cities in Kansas pay the most for PreOp / PACU Nurses?
Lenexa, Kansas pays PreOp / PACU 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 Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Lenexa, Kansas pays 9% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lenexa, Kansas | $57 | $59 |
| Olathe, Kansas | $56 | $59 |
| Overland Park, Kansas | $47 | $59 |
| Kansas City, Kansas | $33 | $44 |
How does the pay for PreOp / PACU Nurses in Kansas compare to nearby states?
Colorado pays PreOp / PACU Nurses the most, averaging $57 per hour, followed by Texas ($55). Colorado also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $60. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Colorado pays 9% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | $57 | $60 |
| Texas | $55 | $60 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for PreOp / PACU Nurse jobs in Kansas?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for PreOp / PACU Nurses, averaging $51 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $59. For comparison, the Kansas average for Registered Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $51 | $59 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Blue River Surgery Center
- Lenexa, KS
$44-59/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
- Blue River Surgery Center
- Olathe, KS
$40-59/hour
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- Blue River Surgery Center
- Overland, KS
$36-59/hour
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- Midwest Heart & Vascular Specialists
- Overland Park, KS
$26-59/hour
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- Kansas City Urology Center
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$26-59/hour
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