OR - Operating Room nurse pay
$135,465median posted offer#39 of 379 specialties
Read from 52 live OR - Operating Room postings that state pay — 42% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $124k
- 25th percentile
- $125k
- 75th percentile
- $148k
- 90th percentile
- $176k
Where does your pay sit in OR - Operating Room?
Checked against 52 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $124k
- 25th percentile
- $125k
- 75th percentile
- $148k
- 90th percentile
- $176k
Enter your pay to see your percentile.
Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where OR - Operating Room pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $158,442 | $193k | 18 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $143,936 | $149k | 10 |
| 3 | Texas | $124,800 | $134k | 11 |
| 4 | Virginia | $123,490 | $123k | 5 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do OR - Operating Room nurses make?
- Across 52 live OR - Operating Room postings that state pay, the median offer is $135,465 a year. The middle half runs $124,800–$148,338, and the top 10% start at $176,327.
- Does OR - Operating Room pay more than nursing overall?
- OR - Operating Room ranks #39 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 42% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay OR - Operating Room nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($158,442), #2 Massachusetts ($143,936), #3 Texas ($124,800). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.