Day Surgery Nurse Salary Guide
Average Day Surgery Nurse Salary
Average Day Surgery Nurse Salary
$38.69/hour
The average salary for a Day Surgery Nurse is $38.69 per hour. This is 24% lower than the nursing US average of $47.97.
Last updated on January 24, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Salaries for Day Surgery Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
Salaries for Day Surgery Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages
$38.69/hour
24% lower than the nursing US average.
$47.97/hour
United States
Where do Day Surgery Nurses get paid the most?
Where do Day Surgery Nurses get paid the most?
| State | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $68 | $77 |
| Massachusetts | $62 | $66 |
| Wisconsin | $60 | $65 |
| Maryland | $52 | $60 |
| Minnesota | $51 | $53 |
| Virginia | $50 | $63 |
| New Mexico | $50 | $55 |
| New Hampshire | $49 | $58 |
| Colorado | $48 | $54 |
| Missouri | $48 | $57 |
| Connecticut | $48 | $48 |
| Georgia | $47 | $53 |
| North Carolina | $46 | $50 |
| District of Columbia | $46 | $64 |
| Kansas | $44 | $50 |
| Arizona | $43 | $52 |
| Texas | $42 | $52 |
| Vermont | $41 | $42 |
| Florida | $35 | $45 |
| Tennessee | $33 | $44 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Day Surgery Nurse jobs?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Day Surgery Nurse jobs?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Massachusetts | $53 | $53 |
| The Hospitals of Providence | $37 | $37 |
| Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet | $32 | $32 |
Last updated on January 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery
- Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center
- Worcester, MA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$34-71/hour
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Staff Position
Day Surgery Registered Nurse
- THOP Transmountain Campus
- El Paso, TX
- 3x12 hrs
$30-43/hour
Posted 4 days ago
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery
- Delray Medical Center
- Delray Beach, FL
- 3x12 hrs
$32+/hour
Posted 9 days ago
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