Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Tucson, AZ
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$51.30/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Tucson, AZ is $51.30 per hour. This is 12% higher than the Arizona average of $45.30.
Last updated on June 28, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages
$51.30/hour
Tucson, AZ
6% higher than the US average.
$45.30/hour
Arizona
6% lower than the US average.
$48.17/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities
Colorado Springs, Colorado
$36/hour
This is 43% lower than the Tucson average of $51.30.
Castle Rock, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 37% lower than the Tucson average of $51.30.
Littleton, Colorado
$37/hour
This is 37% lower than the Tucson average of $51.30.
What cities in Arizona pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix, Arizona | $47 | $54 |
Last updated on June 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- CoreMedical Group Perm
- Tucson, AZ
- 5x8 hrs
$100K-130K/year
approximately $48-63/hrLead Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$35-46/hour
Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room
- Carondelet Saint Joseph's Hospital
- Tucson, AZ
- 3x12 hrs
$35-46/hour
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