Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$91.96/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in California is $91.96 per hour. This is 42% higher than the US average of $52.91.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$91.96/hour
California
42% higher than the US average.
$52.91/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Operating Room 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 Nurses is $92 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 26% less.
| 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 Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Oregon pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Colorado ($59) and Texas ($52). Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $85. For comparison, the California average for Operating Room Nurses is $92 per hour — Oregon pays 21% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $73 | $85 |
| Colorado | $59 | $63 |
| Texas | $52 | $60 |
| Arizona | $51 | $61 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Tenet North Cal pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $83 per hour, followed by Perm Staff Jobs ($76) and Community Medical Centers ($76). Community Medical Centers has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $94. For comparison, the California average for Operating Room Nurses is $92 per hour — Tenet North Cal pays 10% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tenet North Cal | $83 | $93 |
| Perm Staff Jobs | $76 | $85 |
| Community Medical Centers | $76 | $94 |
| Tenet Desert | $74 | $94 |
| Adventist Health | $70 | $78 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Adventist Health
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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Santa Rosa, CA
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- Adventist Health
- Saint Helena, CA
$153K-230K/year
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- John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
- Indio, CA
- Sign-On Bonus
$72-115/hour
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- San Ramon Regional Medical Center
- San Ramon, CA
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