Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Madison, WI

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$65.44/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Madison, WI is $65.44 per hour. This is equal to the Wisconsin average

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$65.44/hour

Madison, WI

22% higher than the US average.

$65.44/hour

Wisconsin

22% higher than the US average.

$50.77/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Saint Louis, Missouri

$51/hour

This is 19% lower than the Madison average of $60.85.

Independence, Missouri

$46/hour

This is 31% lower than the Madison average of $60.85.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$57/hour

This is 8% lower than the Madison average of $60.85.

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

Only Madison, Wisconsin reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $61 per hour. Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $65. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Operating Room Nurses is $65 per hour — Madison, Wisconsin pays 7% less.

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin	$61	$65

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

Only UW Health reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $48 per hour. UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Operating Room Nurses is $65 per hour — UW Health pays 26% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$48	$54

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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