Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Maryland
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.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Baltimore, MD
- 5x8 hrs
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- Salisbury, MD
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