Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?

The highest paying employer in California for Operating Room Nurse jobs is Tenet North Cal, paying up to $74/hr. This is 11% lower than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in California.

Q: What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Modesto is currently the highest paying city in California for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $108/hr. This is 14% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in California. Other top paying cities include San Luis Obispo, paying up to $90/hr, Palm Springs, paying up to $87/hr, and Clovis, paying up to $97/hr.

Operating Room Nurse Salary Insights
Top Operating Room Nurse Jobs
Featured Blog Posts

Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$81.91/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in California is $81.91 per hour. This is 37% higher than the US average of $51.68.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$81.91/hour

California

37% higher than the US average.

$51.68/hour

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Clovis, California	$78	$97
Fresno, California	$70	$97

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Oregon	$73	$85
Colorado	$56	$60
Arizona	$51	$60
Michigan	$39	$39

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Tenet North Cal	$74	$74
Community Medical Centers	$73	$86
Perm Staff Jobs	$71	$85
Adventist Health	$66	$78
Tenet Desert	$65	$67

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

Operating Room Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide