Surgical Nursing nurse pay
$96,970median posted offer#266 of 379 specialties
Read from 46 live Surgical Nursing postings that state pay — 1% above the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
- 10th percentile
- $78k
- 25th percentile
- $89k
- 75th percentile
- $117k
- 90th percentile
- $137k
Where does your pay sit in Surgical Nursing?
Checked against 46 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
- 10th percentile
- $78k
- 25th percentile
- $89k
- 75th percentile
- $117k
- 90th percentile
- $137k
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 Surgical Nursing pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $132,662 | $193k | 7 |
| 2 | New Mexico | $96,970 | $117k | 5 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $96,200 | $98k | 6 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Surgical Nursing nurses make?
- Across 46 live Surgical Nursing postings that state pay, the median offer is $96,970 a year. The middle half runs $89,180–$117,172, and the top 10% start at $136,594.
- Does Surgical Nursing pay more than nursing overall?
- Surgical Nursing ranks #266 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 1% above the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Surgical Nursing nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 California ($132,662), #2 New Mexico ($96,970), #3 New Jersey ($96,200). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.