Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Utah
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$43.20/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Utah is $43.20 per hour. This is 22% lower than the US average of $52.69.
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Utah compared to National Averages
$43.20/hour
Utah
22% lower than the US average.
$52.69/hour
United States
What cities in Utah pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
Salt Lake City, Utah pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $48 per hour, followed by Sandy, Utah ($34) and Draper, Utah ($34). Salt Lake City, Utah also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Salt Lake City, Utah pays 12% more.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City, Utah | $48 | $50 |
| Sandy, Utah | $34 | $45 |
| Draper, Utah | $34 | $45 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Utah compare to nearby states?
California pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $88 per hour, followed by Oregon ($73) and Colorado ($58). California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $116. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — California pays 104% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $88 | $116 |
| Oregon | $73 | $85 |
| Colorado | $58 | $63 |
| Arizona | $51 | $60 |
| New Mexico | $36 | $46 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Utah?
Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $38 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $46. For comparison, the Utah average for Registered Nurses is $43 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 12% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Perm Staff Jobs | $38 | $46 |
Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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