Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Clearwater, FL

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$46.48/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Clearwater, FL is $46.48 per hour. This is 16% higher than the Florida average of $38.94.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Clearwater, FL compared to State and National Averages

$46.48/hour

Clearwater, FL

9% lower than the US average.

$38.94/hour

Florida

30% lower than the US average.

$50.71/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Clearwater Compare to Other Cities

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St. Petersburg, Florida

$40/hour

This is 15% lower than the Clearwater average of $46.48.

Tampa, Florida

$34/hour

This is 35% lower than the Clearwater average of $46.48.

Brandon, Florida

$44/hour

This is 6% lower than the Clearwater average of $46.48.

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

Quincy, Florida pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $53 per hour, followed by Clearwater, Florida ($46) and Orange Park, Florida ($45). For comparison, the Clearwater, FL average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Quincy, Florida pays 14% more.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Quincy, Florida	$53	$53
Clearwater, Florida	$46	$48
Orange Park, Florida	$45	$45
Brandon, Florida	$44	$45
Trinity, Florida	$42	$45
Gainesville, Florida	$41	$46

What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Clearwater?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $34 per hour. For comparison, the Clearwater, FL average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 26% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$34	$34

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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