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 Houston, paying up to $54/hr, Dallas, paying up to $49/hr, and Fort Worth, paying up to $52/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 28% lower than the Texas average of $42.52.

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

43% lower than the US average.

$42.52/hour

Texas

12% lower than the US average.

$47.44/hour

United States

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

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Austin, Texas

$35/hour

This is 13% lower than the San Antonio average of $39.19.

Round Rock, Texas

$35/hour

This is 13% lower than the San Antonio average of $39.19.

Corpus Christi, Texas

$40/hour

This is 2% higher than the San Antonio average of $39.19.

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

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Houston, Texas	$46	$54
Dallas, Texas	$45	$49
Fort Worth, Texas	$45	$52
Corpus Christi, Texas	$40	$42
San Antonio, Texas	$39	$40
Shenandoah, Texas	$39	$50
Baytown, Texas	$39	$50
Pearland, 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

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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