Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Minnesota
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$58.53/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Minnesota is $58.53 per hour. This is 10% higher than the US average of $52.60.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Minnesota compared to National Averages
$58.53/hour
Minnesota
10% higher than the US average.
$52.60/hour
United States
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Minnesota compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $65 per hour, followed by Michigan ($56) and Missouri ($54). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $82. For comparison, the Minnesota average for Registered Nurses is $59 per hour — Wisconsin pays 12% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $65 | $82 |
| Michigan | $56 | $69 |
| Missouri | $54 | $64 |
Last updated on October 5, 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) - Director OR - Operating Room
- Rainy Lake Medical Center
- International Falls, MN
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$95K-135K/year
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