Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$83.90/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in California is $83.90 per hour. This is 47% higher than the US average of $44.45.
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$83.90/hour
California
47% higher than the US average.
$44.45/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles, California | $79 | $91 |
Glendale, California | $71 | $75 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
---|---|---|
Stanford Health Care | $96 | $96 |
Adventist Health | $72 | $72 |
Keck Medicine of USC | $68 | $70 |
Stability Direct | $68 | $68 |
Community Medical Centers | $54 | $54 |
Last updated on February 24, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic OR - Operating Room
- Stanford Health Care
- Redwood City, CA
- Rotating
$89-103/hour
Posted 8 hours ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$46-62/hour
Posted 2 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Keck Medicine of USC
- Glendale, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$44-75/hour
Posted 3 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Stanford Health Care
- Palo Alto, CA
- Days
$82-108/hour
Posted 4 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Keck Medicine of USC
- Los Angeles, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$44-95/hour
Posted 4 days ago
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