Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Arizona
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$50.40/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Arizona is $50.40 per hour. This is 4% lower than the US average of $52.51.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Arizona compared to National Averages
$50.40/hour
Arizona
4% lower than the US average.
$52.51/hour
United States
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Phoenix, Arizona pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $50 per hour, followed by Tucson, Arizona ($47) and Glendale, Arizona ($45). Phoenix, Arizona also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Arizona average for Operating Room Nurses is $50 per hour — Phoenix, Arizona pays 2% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $50 | $53 |
| Tucson, Arizona | $47 | $51 |
| Glendale, Arizona | $45 | $46 |
| Goodyear, Arizona | $44 | $46 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Arizona compare to nearby states?
California pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $92 per hour, followed by Colorado ($59) and Texas ($51). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $114. For comparison, the Arizona average for Operating Room Nurses is $50 per hour — California pays 82% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $92 | $114 |
| Colorado | $59 | $64 |
| Texas | $51 | $60 |
| Kansas | $50 | $59 |
| Oklahoma | $46 | $46 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Arizona?
Tenet-AZ Region pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($39) and Medical Solutions Direct Hire ($39). Tenet-AZ Region also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $45. For comparison, the Arizona average for Operating Room Nurses is $50 per hour — Tenet-AZ Region pays 17% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet-AZ Region | $42 | $45 |
| Patterns Hiring - Perm | $39 | $39 |
| Medical Solutions Direct Hire | $39 | $39 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Phoenix, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
- Sign-On Bonus
$100K-150K/year
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- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Glendale, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-150K/year
approximately $48-73/hrManager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-130K/year
approximately $48-63/hrManager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Abrazo West Campus
- Goodyear, AZ
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Sign-On Bonus
$80K-127K/year
approximately $38-62/hrCharge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Abrazo West Campus
- Goodyear, AZ
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$39-50/hour
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