How much do Surgery nurses make?

Across 67 live Surgery postings that state pay, the median offer is $123,728 a year. The middle half runs $93,153–$150,935, and the top 10% start at $179,813.

Does Surgery pay more than nursing overall?

Surgery ranks #82 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 29% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.

Which states pay Surgery nurses the most?

By posted median right now: #1 California ($155,345), #2 Texas ($101,400). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.

Surgery nurse pay

$123,728median posted offer#82 of 379 specialties

Read from 67 live Surgery postings that state pay — 29% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.

$124k median

10th percentile: $84k
25th percentile: $93k
75th percentile: $151k
90th percentile: $180k

Where does your pay sit in Surgery?

Checked against 67 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.

$124k median

10th percentile: $84k
25th percentile: $93k
75th percentile: $151k
90th percentile: $180k

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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.

Where Surgery pays the most

#	State	Median	Top 10% from	Postings
1	California	$155,345	$222k	22
2	Texas	$101,400	$129k	7

What to do with this

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Questions nurses ask

How much do Surgery nurses make?: Across 67 live Surgery postings that state pay, the median offer is $123,728 a year. The middle half runs $93,153–$150,935, and the top 10% start at $179,813.
Does Surgery pay more than nursing overall?: Surgery ranks #82 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 29% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
Which states pay Surgery nurses the most?: By posted median right now: #1 California ($155,345), #2 Texas ($101,400). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.