Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Lake Forest, CA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$83.84/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Lake Forest, CA is $83.84 per hour. This is 43% higher than the US average of $47.97.
Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Lake Forest, CA compared to State and National Averages
$83.84/hour
Lake Forest, CA
43% higher than the US average.
$47.97/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Lake Forest Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Lake Forest Compare to Other Cities
Thousand Oaks, California
$85/hour
Goodyear, Arizona
$39/hour
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
$37/hour
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, California | $85 | $88 |
| 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 |
| Campbell, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on July 21, 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 guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Lake Forest, CA
Be the first to know about new jobs for Operating Room Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
