Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Clara, CA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$67.67/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $67.67 per hour. This is 20% lower than the California average of $81.29.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Santa Clara, CA compared to State and National Averages
$67.67/hour
Santa Clara, CA
29% higher than the US average.
$81.29/hour
California
41% higher than the US average.
$48.16/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities
Goodyear, Arizona
$43/hour
This is 58% lower than the Santa Clara average of $67.67.
Phoenix, Arizona
$51/hour
This is 33% lower than the Santa Clara average of $67.67.
Arvada, Colorado
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What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Clovis, California | $78 | $97 |
| Fresno, California | $71 | $97 |
Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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