Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$50.42/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, CA is $50.42 per hour. This is 57% lower than the California average of $78.96.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages
$50.42/hour
San Diego, CA
4% higher than the US average.
$78.96/hour
California
39% higher than the US average.
$48.38/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities
Goodyear, Arizona
$39/hour
This is 30% lower than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Pueblo, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 8% higher than the San Diego average of $50.42.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$55/hour
This is 9% higher than the San Diego average of $50.42.
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $76 | $97 |
| Fresno, California | $70 | $97 |
Last updated on August 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
Operating Room Nurse Career Guide
Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.
Go to the guideGet alerts about new jobs and salary trends in San Diego, CA
Be the first to know about new jobs for Operating Room Nurses with the salary that suits you.
Featured Blog Posts
Featured Blog Posts
