Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Appleton, WI
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$32.94/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Appleton, WI is $32.94 per hour. This is 99% lower than the Wisconsin average of $65.44.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Appleton, WI compared to State and National Averages
$32.94/hour
Appleton, WI
52% lower than the US average.
$65.44/hour
Wisconsin
23% higher than the US average.
$50.18/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Appleton Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Appleton Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$61/hour
This is 46% higher than the Appleton average of $32.94.
Columbus, Ohio
$33/hour
This is equal to the Appleton average
Saint Louis, Missouri
$51/hour
This is 36% higher than the Appleton average of $32.94.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $61 | $65 |
Last updated on September 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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