Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$31.65/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Florida is $31.65 per hour. This is 61% lower than the US average of $50.81.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Florida compared to National Averages

$31.65/hour

Florida

61% lower than the US average.

$50.81/hour

United States

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

Virginia pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $62 per hour, followed by North Carolina ($51) and Georgia ($44). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the Florida average for Operating Room Nurses is $32 per hour — Virginia pays 97% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Virginia$62$71
North Carolina$51$58
Georgia$44$53
South Carolina$40$47
Tennessee$40$46
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Florida?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $44 per hour, followed by Lee Health ($36) and University of Miami ($34). Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the Florida average for Operating Room Nurses is $32 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 38% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$53
Lee Health$36$39
University of Miami$34$34
Palm Beach Health Network - Tenet$33$36
Tampa General Hospital$32$39

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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