Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary
$61.71/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in California is $61.71 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $55.46.
Last updated on September 14, 2024. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$61.71/hour
California
10% higher than the US average.
$55.46/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Circulating Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, along with 2 others, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the California average for Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $62 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 10% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Texas pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $47 per hour, followed by Utah ($43). Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $47. For comparison, the California average for Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $62 per hour — Texas pays 24% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $47 | $47 |
| Utah | $43 | $45 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Circulating Nurse jobs in California?
Community Medical Centers pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Adventist Health ($72) and Tenet Desert ($64). Adventist Health has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $87. For comparison, the California average for Operating Room Circulating Nurses is $62 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 17% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $72 | $72 |
| Adventist Health | $72 | $87 |
| Tenet Desert | $64 | $64 |
Last updated on September 14, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
- Adventist Health
- Clearlake, CA
$69-104/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Los Gatos Surgical Center
- Los Gatos, CA
$72-98/hour
Level II Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
- Adventist Health
- Fort Bragg, CA
$54-80/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
- Adventist Health
- Hanford, CA
$50-74/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR Circulate
- Adventist Health
- Selma, CA
$50-74/hour
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