Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: San Antonio, TX

Q: What cities in Texas pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Texas City is currently the highest paying city in Texas for Operating Room Nurse jobs, paying up to $52/hr. This is 31% higher than the average pay for Operating Room Nurse roles in Texas. Other top paying cities include Corpus Christi, paying up to $42/hr, Liberty, paying up to $50/hr, and Shenandoah, paying up to $50/hr.

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$33.09/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in San Antonio, TX is $33.09 per hour. This is 3% lower than the Texas average of $33.96.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in San Antonio, TX compared to State and National Averages

$33.09/hour

San Antonio, TX

13% lower than the US average.

$33.96/hour

Texas

10% lower than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Antonio Compare to Other Cities

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Houston, Texas

$39/hour

This is 11% higher than the San Antonio average of $34.81.

Humble, Texas

$39/hour

This is 11% higher than the San Antonio average of $34.81.

Arlington, Texas

$37/hour

This is 6% higher than the San Antonio average of $34.81.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50
Baytown, Texas	$39	$50
Pearland, Texas	$39	$50
Katy, Texas	$39	$50

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

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Baptist Health System - San Antonio TX	$36	$36
HCA Methodist Healthcare of San Antonio	$33	$35

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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