Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: New Jersey
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$57.63/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in New Jersey is $57.63 per hour. This is 9% higher than the US average of $52.51.
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages
$57.63/hour
New Jersey
9% higher than the US average.
$52.51/hour
United States
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?
Massachusetts pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $70 per hour, followed by Delaware ($58) and Maryland ($56). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $71. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Registered Nurses is $58 per hour — Massachusetts pays 22% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $70 | $71 |
| Delaware | $58 | $61 |
| Maryland | $56 | $60 |
| Connecticut | $53 | $55 |
| Pennsylvania | $50 | $54 |
Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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