Surgical/Ortho nurse pay
$86,320median posted offer#340 of 379 specialties
Read from 17 live Surgical/Ortho postings that state pay — 10% below the all-nursing median of $95,680. Updated October 26, 2026.
Where does your pay sit in Surgical/Ortho?
Checked against 17 live postings that state pay. Your number stays in your browser.
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Posted offers on live listings — not take-home pay or a promise of what any one nurse will earn.
Where Surgical/Ortho pays the most
| # | State | Median | Top 10% from | Postings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wisconsin | $86,320 | $86k | 17 |
What to do with this
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Questions nurses ask
- How much do Surgical/Ortho nurses make?
- Across 17 live Surgical/Ortho postings that state pay, the median offer is $86,320 a year. The middle half runs $86,320–$86,320, and the top 10% start at $86,320.
- Does Surgical/Ortho pay more than nursing overall?
- Surgical/Ortho ranks #340 of 379 specialties on posted pay. Its median is 10% below the all-nursing median of $95,680.
- Which states pay Surgical/Ortho nurses the most?
- By posted median right now: #1 Wisconsin ($86,320). Rankings move as postings change — this page updates continuously.