Average Ambulatory Surgery Nurse Salary

$53.13/hour

The average salary for a Ambulatory Surgery Nurse is $53.13 per hour. This is 15% higher than the nursing US average of $45.37.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Ambulatory Surgery Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$53.13/hour

15% higher than the nursing US average.

$45.37/hour

United States

Where do Ambulatory Surgery Nurses get paid the most?

Connecticut pays Ambulatory Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $54 per hour, followed by Missouri ($50). Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $62. For comparison, the national average for Ambulatory Surgery Nurses is $53 per hour — Connecticut pays 1% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Connecticut$54$55
Missouri$50$62
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Ambulatory Surgery Nurse jobs?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Ambulatory Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $51 per hour, followed by UW Health ($50) and Detroit Medical Center ($42). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the national average for Ambulatory Surgery Nurses is $53 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 5% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$51$55
UW Health$50$50
Detroit Medical Center$42$42
Patterns Hiring - Perm$37$37

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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