Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$63.13/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Madison, WI is $63.13 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Wisconsin average of $55.56.
Last updated on January 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages
$63.13/hour
Madison, WI
42% higher than the US average.
$55.56/hour
Wisconsin
34% higher than the US average.
$36.70/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities
Saint Louis, Missouri
$50/hour
This is 27% lower than the Madison average of $63.13.
Overland Park, Kansas
$34/hour
This is 88% lower than the Madison average of $63.13.
Nashville, Tennessee
$32/hour
This is 95% lower than the Madison average of $63.13.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $63 | $70 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Madison?
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| UW Health | $50 | $51 |
Last updated on January 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- UW Health
- MADISON, WI
$91K-147K/year
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- UW Health
- MADISON, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- UW Health
- MADISON, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- UW Health
- MADISON, WI
$40-60/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- UW Health
- MADISON, WI
$40-60/hour
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