Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$67.67/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in San Jose, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 24% lower than the California average of $83.93.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in San Jose, CA compared to State and National Averages
$67.67/hour
San Jose, CA
29% higher than the US average.
$83.93/hour
California
43% higher than the US average.
$47.79/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities
Thousand Oaks, California
$46/hour
This is 47% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
Salt Lake City, Utah
$34/hour
This is 101% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
Goodyear, Arizona
$39/hour
This is 72% lower than the San Jose average of $67.67.
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
| Campbell, California | $68 | $95 |
| Stanford, California | $68 | $95 |
Last updated on July 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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