Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$76.38/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in California is $76.38 per hour. This is 46% higher than the US average of $41.36.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$76.38/hour
California
46% higher than the US average.
$41.36/hour
United States
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $73 | $85 |
| Arizona | $43 | $47 |
| Colorado | $38 | $44 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $46 |
| Nevada | $32 | $59 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet Desert | $75 | $98 |
| Community Medical Centers | $71 | $81 |
| Tenet North Cal | $63 | $63 |
| Adventist Health | $50 | $67 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
- Adventist Health
- Bakersfield, CA
$146K-219K/year
Posted 9 days ago
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Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Director OR - Operating Room
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
- Indio, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$76-121/hour
View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room
Staff Position
Registered Nurse (RN) - Assistant Manager, OR - Operating Room
- Clovis Community Medical Center
- Clovis, CA
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$70-92/hour
View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Staff Position
Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Desert Regional Medical Center
- Palm Springs, CA
- 3x12 hrs
$51-82/hour
View job details for Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
Staff Position
Charge Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Community Regional Medical Center
- Fresno, CA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$56-73/hour
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