Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Wausau, WI
Average Operating Room Nurse Salary
$32.88/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Wausau, WI is $32.88 per hour. This is 94% lower than the Wisconsin average of $63.94.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Nurse salaries in Wausau, WI compared to State and National Averages
$32.88/hour
Wausau, WI
46% lower than the US average.
$63.94/hour
Wisconsin
25% higher than the US average.
$48.00/hour
United States
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Wausau Compare to Other Cities
Madison, Wisconsin
$62/hour
This is 47% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Independence, Missouri
$27/hour
This is 21% lower than the Wausau average of $32.88.
Saint Louis, Missouri
$49/hour
This is 34% higher than the Wausau average of $32.88.
What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, Wisconsin | $62 | $65 |
Last updated on March 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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