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Operating Room (or) Nurse salary:
$75.15/hr

The median Operating Room (or) Nurse salary is $75.15 per hour, or $156,312 per year, based on 6,269 job postings across 53 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$75.15

Median hourly

$156,312

Annual salary

$63-$86

Pay range

States tracked

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Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30|Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Operating Room (or) Nurse make in 2026?

A typical Operating Room (or) Nurse earns $75.15/hr, with most posted roles landing between $71.68 and $80.25/hr.

Recent posted pay is steady, with the last 30 days showing stable movement versus the prior period.

Location matters: Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn, RN is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Fort Myers, FLORIDA sits near the lower end.

30-day market pulse

Posted Operating Room (or) Nurse pay is steady.

Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.

Posted pay

Stable

Current median: —/hr

Prior period: —/hr

Job openings

Stable

— recent postings

Previous period: — postings

Daily pay signal

Last 60 observed posting days

$72.64/hr latest

2025-11-21$63.00 low · $83.89 high2026-01-19

Year-over-year

Building

We are collecting enough historical Operating Room (or) Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.

Pay is holding steady across recent listings at about —/hr.

Pay range

Most Operating Room (or) Nurse roles cluster between $71.68 and $80.25/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end

$63.00$75.15 median$86.39

Entry / low

$63.00

$131,040/yr

Median

$75.15

$156,312/yr

Top earners

$86.39

$179,691/yr

MARKET TRENDS

Operating Room (or) Nurse pay trends over time

Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.

Jan 2026Current

$74.40/hr

1,376 postings111 companies

Dec 2025

$75.60/hr

2,646 postings137 companies

Nov 2025

$75.15/hr

2,247 postings126 companies

Monthly Operating Room (or) Nurse salary trends showing median hourly pay and job posting volume over time
Month	Median Hourly	Postings	Companies	Cities
Jan 2026Current	$74.40/hr	1,376	111	—
Dec 2025	$75.60/hr	2,646	137	—
Nov 2025	$75.15/hr	2,247	126	—

BY LOCATION

Operating Room (or) Nurse salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabama

$70.78/hr

6 postings4 companies

AKAlaska

$74.90/hr

77 postings44 companies

AZArizona

$76.03/hr

231 postings41 companies

ARArkansas

$58.00/hr

18 postings8 companies

CACalifornia

$81.18/hr

948 postings82 companies

COColorado

$76.15/hr

479 postings81 companies

CTConnecticut

$77.83/hr

121 postings35 companies

DEDelaware

$79.28/hr

47 postings13 companies

DCDistrict Of Columbia

$73.43/hr

16 postings11 companies

FLFlorida

$66.45/hr

52 postings16 companies

GAGeorgia

$56.00/hr

73 postings17 companies

HIHawaii

$80.89/hr

52 postings30 companies

IDIdaho

$72.49/hr

70 postings43 companies

ILIllinois

$72.95/hr

237 postings50 companies

INIndiana

$71.40/hr

75 postings34 companies

Alabama

6 postings · 4 companies

$70.78

$71-$71

Alaska

77 postings · 44 companies

$74.90

$73-$78

Arizona

231 postings · 41 companies

$76.03

$74-$78

Arkansas

18 postings · 8 companies

$58.00

$46-$72

California

948 postings · 82 companies

$81.18

$76-$88

Colorado

479 postings · 81 companies

$76.15

$72-$81

Connecticut

121 postings · 35 companies

$77.83

$75-$81

Delaware

47 postings · 13 companies

$79.28

$73-$81

District Of Columbia

16 postings · 11 companies

$73.43

$63-$76

Florida

52 postings · 16 companies

$66.45

$51-$70

Georgia

73 postings · 17 companies

$56.00

$53-$73

Hawaii

52 postings · 30 companies

$80.89

$77-$83

Idaho

70 postings · 43 companies

$72.49

$68-$75

Illinois

237 postings · 50 companies

$72.95

$71-$75

Indiana

75 postings · 34 companies

$71.40

$65-$74

Iowa

147 postings · 47 companies

$75.00

$71-$79

Kansas

24 postings · 10 companies

$65.00

$63-$80

Kentucky

49 postings · 20 companies

$60.00

$58-$70

Louisiana

13 postings · 6 companies

$63.00

$62-$64

Maine

48 postings · 12 companies

$68.90

$67-$72

Maryland

12 postings · 4 companies

$62.50

$56-$72

Massachusetts

419 postings · 74 companies

$81.00

$75-$84

Michigan

125 postings · 53 companies

$73.75

$72-$76

Minnesota

25 postings · 15 companies

$73.00

$72-$77

MississippiEst.

Estimated from national data

~$62.26

—

Missouri

72 postings · 35 companies

$73.32

$71-$76

Montana

52 postings · 27 companies

$73.98

$72-$76

Nebraska

79 postings · 34 companies

$74.15

$71-$76

Nevada

6 postings · 4 companies

$71.68

$59-$85

New Hampshire

326 postings · 61 companies

$73.50

$72-$75

New Jersey

197 postings · 42 companies

$78.05

$74-$81

New Mexico

150 postings · 40 companies

$74.20

$67-$77

New York

513 postings · 79 companies

$77.00

$74-$85

North Carolina

23 postings · 4 companies

$55.00

$53-$58

North Dakota

219 postings · 44 companies

$75.13

$73-$80

Ohio

80 postings · 20 companies

$77.00

$72-$83

Oklahoma

39 postings · 14 companies

$62.00

$53-$86

Oregon

116 postings · 43 companies

$73.58

$71-$76

Pennsylvania

171 postings · 37 companies

$73.00

$57-$77

Rhode IslandEst.

Estimated from national data

~$69.46

—

South Carolina

18 postings · 7 companies

$55.50

$52-$65

South Dakota

138 postings · 45 companies

$72.81

$70-$76

Tennessee

21 postings · 12 companies

$79.39

$76-$81

Texas

100 postings · 18 companies

$53.00

$49-$61

UtahEst.

Estimated from national data

~$73.65

—

Vermont

182 postings · 45 companies

$75.75

$74-$78

Virginia

38 postings · 19 companies

$75.55

$66-$82

Washington

83 postings · 38 companies

$72.00

$63-$76

West Virginia

20 postings · 6 companies

$68.00

$67-$71

Wisconsin

226 postings · 42 companies

$73.65

$72-$75

Wyoming

16 postings · 13 companies

$72.33

$70-$77

Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.

BY CITY

Top paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

See which cities offer the highest and lowest Operating Room (or) Nurse salaries.

Top paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn

Rn · 11 postings

$116.60/hr

$105 - $117/hr

Joshua Tree

California · 14 postings

$96.58/hr

$86 - $97/hr

San Diego

California · 59 postings

$91.31/hr

$88 - $94/hr

Stockton

California · 60 postings

$90.81/hr

$85 - $95/hr

Lancaster

California · 18 postings

$90.12/hr

$90 - $94/hr

Lower paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Fort Myers

Florida · 17 postings

$51.00/hr

$51 - $75/hr

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma · 13 postings

$54.00/hr

$53 - $62/hr

Louisville

Kentucky · 12 postings

$55.00/hr

$55 - $58/hr

York

Pennsylvania · 62 postings

$55.10/hr

$55 - $60/hr

Las Cruces

New Mexico · 16 postings

$56.70/hr

$56 - $59/hr

BY EMPLOYER

Operating Room (or) Nurse salary by employer

See which companies pay the most and least for Operating Room (or) Nurse positions.

Top paying employers for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Kaiser Permanente

31 postings

$102.09/hr

$25 - $117/hr

Seven Healthcare

5 postings

$87.50/hr

$85 - $89/hr

Trusted Resource Associates (tra)

6 postings

$84.69/hr

$77 - $88/hr

Express Healthcare Staffing Ny

6 postings

$84.69/hr

$72 - $95/hr

United Staffing Solutions

6 postings

$82.27/hr

$75 - $84/hr

Lower paying employers for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Nomad

878 postings

$62.00/hr

$42 - $91/hr

Supplemental Health Care

53 postings

$70.15/hr

$46 - $80/hr

Armstaffing

19 postings

$71.95/hr

$50 - $77/hr

Mass General Brigham - Internal Travel

5 postings

$72.00/hr

$72 - $80/hr

Fusion Medical Staffing-nursing

19 postings

$72.20/hr

$72 - $255/hr

RELATED POSITIONS

Similar Operating Room (or) Nurse job titles and pay

Nurse Rn - Or - Operating Room$76.15/hr

2,605 postings$158,392/yr

Cardiovascular Operating Room Rn$78.33/hr

293 postings$162,926/yr

Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse$75.40/hr

115 postings$156,832/yr

Cvor Operating Room Rn$86.50/hr

75 postings$179,920/yr

Cvor Operating Room Registered Nurse$80.00/hr

37 postings$166,400/yr

Nurse Rn - Pediatrics Or - Operating Room$74.47/hr

34 postings$154,898/yr

Nurse - Operating Room $2,520/wk$66.50/hr

32 postings$138,320/yr

Nurse - Operating Room $2,880/wk$72.00/hr

31 postings$149,760/yr

Similar job titles to Operating Room (or) Nurse with salary data and pay ranges
Job Title	Postings	Median	Range	Annual
Nurse Rn - Or - Operating Room	2,605	$76.15/hr	$73 - $81	$158,392
Cardiovascular Operating Room Rn	293	$78.33/hr	$74 - $84	$162,926
Cardiovascular Operating Room Registered Nurse	115	$75.40/hr	$73 - $80	$156,832
Cvor Operating Room Rn	75	$86.50/hr	$76 - $93	$179,920
Cvor Operating Room Registered Nurse	37	$80.00/hr	$77 - $81	$166,400
Nurse Rn - Pediatrics Or - Operating Room	34	$74.47/hr	$73 - $79	$154,898
Nurse - Operating Room $2,520/wk	32	$66.50/hr	$63 - $70	$138,320
Nurse - Operating Room $2,880/wk	31	$72.00/hr	$72 - $72	$149,760
Nurse - Operating Room $2,200/wk	29	$55.00/hr	$55 - $55	$114,400
Cardiovascular Operating Room (cvor) Nurse	28	$92.09/hr	$76 - $94	$191,547

EDUCATION & LICENSING

How to become a Operating Room Nurse (OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse)

Operating Room nurses provide specialized nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures in the operating room environment.

Education Required

Minimum: ADN

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

2-3 years

BSN

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

4 years

Periop Certificate

Perioperative Nursing Certificate

6-12 months

OR nursing requires specialized training beyond nursing school. Most facilities offer 6-12 month perioperative orientation programs combining classroom learning with hands-on OR experience.

Licenses Required

RN License

Required

Registered Nurse License

NCLEX-RN

BLS

Required

Basic Life Support

ACLS

Required

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

PALS

Pediatric Advanced Life Support

Career Path

OR Orientation / Periop 101

0-1 years experience

Staff OR Nurse

1-3 years experience

Senior OR Nurse / Specialty Lead

3-5 years experience

OR Charge Nurse

5-7 years experience

RN First Assistant (RNFA)

5+ years experience

Recommended Certifications

Boost pay

Certifications can significantly increase earning potential

CNOR

+5-15%

Certified Perioperative Nurse

CCI (Competency & Credentialing Institute)

CRNFA

+15-25%

Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant

CCI

CSSM

Leadership credential

Certified Surgical Services Manager

CCI

Laser Safety Officer

+2-5%

Laser Safety Certification

Various

Job Outlook

Strong Growth (6% (2022-2032))

OR nursing has consistent demand as surgical volumes increase. Travel OR positions pay $2,500-4,000+/week. RNFA roles command top pay. Specialized OR nurses (cardiac, neuro) are highly valued.

PAY FACTORS

What affects Operating Room (or) Nurse pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Operating Room (or) Nurse salaries.

By Shift Type

days4,840

$75.00

day373

$76.22

nights370

$78.18

evenings246

$76.86

rotating210

$74.00

flexible97

$76.00

By Contract Length

1-4 weeks374

$78.06

5-8 weeks257

$75.20

9-13 weeks5,279

$75.00

14-26 weeks265

$76.47

26+ weeks64

$76.29

By Employment Type

travel contract4,154

$75.75

Not Specified1,715

$73.00

permanent371

$76.65

staff position24

$85.49

FAQ

Common questions about Operating Room (or) Nurse pay

What is the average Operating Room (or) Nurse salary?

The median Operating Room (or) Nurse salary is $75.15 per hour, or $156,312 annually. Pay ranges from $63.00/hr (10th percentile) to $86.39/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Operating Room (or) Nurses the most?

Based on 6,269 job postings, the highest paying states for Operating Room (or) Nurses include California, Massachusetts, Hawaii. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Operating Room (or) Nurse jobs are available?

There are currently 6,269 Operating Room (or) Nurse job postings across 53 states, from 167 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Operating Room (or) Nurse pay?

Operating Room (or) Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.

Is Operating Room (or) Nurse pay going up or down?

Operating Room (or) Nurse pay is currently stable. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates have remained relatively stable.

What is the highest paying Operating Room (or) Nurse specialty?

Operating Room (or) Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $5.10 to $11.24 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Operating Room (or) Nurses get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Ll Still Be Able To Contribute To Our Mission Of Providing High Quality Health Care At A Local Facility. Shawn Bsn offer $116.60/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $51.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.

How much do entry-level Operating Room (or) Nurses make?

Entry-level Operating Room (or) Nurses typically earn around $63.00 to $71.68 per hour ($131,040 to $149,094 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $75.15/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 6,269 active postings with listed compensation for Operating Room (or) Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.

Range

Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.

Freshness

Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.

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Operating Room (or) Nurse salary:
$75.15/hr

What should a Operating Room (or) Nurse make in 2026?

Posted Operating Room (or) Nurse pay is steady.

Last 60 observed posting days

Most Operating Room (or) Nurse roles cluster between $71.68 and $80.25/hr.

Operating Room (or) Nurse pay trends over time

Operating Room (or) Nurse salary by state

Top paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Top paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Lower paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Operating Room (or) Nurse salary by employer

Top paying employers for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Lower paying employers for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Similar Operating Room (or) Nurse job titles and pay

How to become a Operating Room Nurse (OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse)

Education Required

Licenses Required

Career Path

Recommended Certifications

What affects Operating Room (or) Nurse pay

By Shift Type

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

Common questions about Operating Room (or) Nurse pay

What is the average Operating Room (or) Nurse salary?

Which states pay Operating Room (or) Nurses the most?

How many Operating Room (or) Nurse jobs are available?

What factors affect Operating Room (or) Nurse pay?

Is Operating Room (or) Nurse pay going up or down?

What is the highest paying Operating Room (or) Nurse specialty?

Do Operating Room (or) Nurses get paid more in cities or rural areas?

How much do entry-level Operating Room (or) Nurses make?

How this salary page is calculated

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Operating Room (or) Nurse salary:$75.15/hr

What should a Operating Room (or) Nurse make in 2026?

Posted Operating Room (or) Nurse pay is steady.

Last 60 observed posting days

Most Operating Room (or) Nurse roles cluster between $71.68 and $80.25/hr.

Operating Room (or) Nurse pay trends over time

Operating Room (or) Nurse salary by state

Top paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Top paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Lower paying cities for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Operating Room (or) Nurse salary by employer

Top paying employers for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Lower paying employers for Operating Room (or) Nurses

Similar Operating Room (or) Nurse job titles and pay

How to become a Operating Room Nurse (OR Nurse / Perioperative Nurse)

Education Required

Licenses Required

Career Path

Recommended Certifications

What affects Operating Room (or) Nurse pay

By Shift Type

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

Common questions about Operating Room (or) Nurse pay

What is the average Operating Room (or) Nurse salary?

Which states pay Operating Room (or) Nurses the most?

How many Operating Room (or) Nurse jobs are available?

What factors affect Operating Room (or) Nurse pay?

Is Operating Room (or) Nurse pay going up or down?

What is the highest paying Operating Room (or) Nurse specialty?

Do Operating Room (or) Nurses get paid more in cities or rural areas?

How much do entry-level Operating Room (or) Nurses make?

How this salary page is calculated

Browse related Operating Room (or) Nurse salary pages

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Operating Room (or) Nurse salary:
$75.15/hr