Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$42.00/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Fort Sam Houston, TX is $42.00 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Texas average of $53.57.

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Fort Sam Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$42.00/hour

Fort Sam Houston, TX

15% lower than the US average.

$53.57/hour

Texas

10% higher than the US average.

$48.12/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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Dallas, Texas

$46/hour

This is 6% higher than the San Antonio average of $43.75.

Wichita, Kansas

$44/hour

This is equal to the San Antonio average

Olathe, Kansas

$33/hour

This is 34% lower than the San Antonio average of $43.75.

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

Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay Operating Room Nurses the most, all averaging $60 per hour. For comparison, the Fort Sam Houston, TX average for Operating Room Nurses is $42 per hour — Lewisville, Texas, Little Elm, Texas, and Euless, Texas pay 43% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Lewisville, Texas$60$60
Little Elm, Texas$60$60
Euless, Texas$60$60
Grapevine, Texas$55$57
Prosper, Texas$53$60
Fort Worth, Texas$52$60
What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Antonio?

Perm Staff Jobs pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $42 per hour, followed by Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX ($36). For comparison, the Fort Sam Houston, TX average for Operating Room Nurses is $42 per hour, roughly in line with Perm Staff Jobs.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$42$42
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX$36$36

Last updated on September 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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