Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Monica, CA
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$51.05/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $51.05 per hour. This is 64% lower than the California average of $83.84.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Santa Monica, CA compared to State and National Averages
$51.05/hour
Santa Monica, CA
6% higher than the US average.
$83.84/hour
California
43% higher than the US average.
$48.04/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities
Goodyear, Arizona
$39/hour
This is 30% lower than the Santa Monica average of $51.05.
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 37% lower than the Santa Monica average of $51.05.
Englewood, Colorado
$56/hour
This is 8% higher than the Santa Monica average of $51.05.
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Thousand Oaks, California | $85 | $88 |
Last updated on July 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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