Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Tempe, AZ
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$38.08/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Tempe, AZ is $38.08 per hour. This is 25% lower than the Arizona average of $47.65.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tempe, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$38.08/hour
Tempe, AZ
22% lower than the US average.
$47.65/hour
Arizona
3% higher than the US average.
$46.38/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Tempe Compare to Other Cities
Las Vegas, Nevada
$53/hour
This is 28% higher than the Tempe average of $38.08.
Pueblo, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 7% lower than the Tempe average of $38.08.
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 6% lower than the Tempe average of $38.08.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $45 | $48 |
Last updated on April 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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