Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Wisconsin

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Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$65.44/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Wisconsin is $65.44 per hour. This is 21% higher than the US average of $51.61.

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Wisconsin compared to National Averages

$65.44/hour

Wisconsin

21% higher than the US average.

$51.61/hour

United States

How does the pay for Operating Room Nurses in Wisconsin compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $58 per hour, followed by Michigan ($56) and Missouri ($54). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $69. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Operating Room Nurses is $65 per hour — Illinois pays 12% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Illinois	$58	$64
Michigan	$56	$69
Missouri	$54	$64

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Nurse jobs in Wisconsin?

Only UW Health reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $47 per hour. UW Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $50. For comparison, the Wisconsin average for Operating Room Nurses is $65 per hour — UW Health pays 28% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
UW Health	$47	$50

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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