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Average Operating Room Circulating Nurse Salary

$44.19/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Circulating Nurse in Kentucky is $44.19 per hour. This is 43% lower than the US average of $63.02.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Circulating Nurse salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$44.19/hour

Kentucky

43% lower than the US average.

$63.02/hour

United States

How does the pay for Operating Room Circulating Nurses in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Operating Room Circulating Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Tennessee ($41). Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $73. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Missouri pays 48% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Missouri	$65	$73
Tennessee	$41	$42

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Circulating Nurse jobs in Kentucky?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Circulating Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Registered Nurses is $44 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 3% more.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$45	$45

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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