Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$56.38/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Maryland is $56.38 per hour. This is 7% higher than the US average of $52.51.

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Maryland compared to National Averages

$56.38/hour

Maryland

7% higher than the US average.

$52.51/hour

United States

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

Gaithersburg, Maryland pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $60 per hour, followed by Bethesda, Maryland ($40) and Germantown, Maryland ($40). For comparison, the Maryland average for Operating Room Nurses is $56 per hour — Gaithersburg, Maryland pays 6% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Gaithersburg, Maryland$60$60
Bethesda, Maryland$40$53
Germantown, Maryland$40$53
Silver Spring, Maryland$40$53
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Maryland compare to nearby states?

New York pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $64 per hour, followed by Virginia ($62) and Connecticut ($53). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $77. For comparison, the Maryland average for Operating Room Nurses is $56 per hour — New York pays 13% more.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
New York$64$77
Virginia$62$71
Connecticut$53$55
North Carolina$51$58
Pennsylvania$50$54
District of Columbia$47$68
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Maryland?

Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $45 per hour, followed by Patterns Hiring - Perm ($43). For comparison, the Maryland average for Operating Room Nurses is $56 per hour — Medical Solutions Direct Hire pays 20% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Medical Solutions Direct Hire$45$45
Patterns Hiring - Perm$43$43

Last updated on September 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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