Average Operating Room Nurse Salary

$44.66/hour

The average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Worcester, MA is $44.66 per hour. This is 58% lower than the Massachusetts average of $70.39.

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Operating Room Nurse salaries in Worcester, MA compared to State and National Averages

$44.66/hour

Worcester, MA

13% lower than the US average.

$70.39/hour

Massachusetts

28% higher than the US average.

$50.67/hour

United States

How Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Worcester Compare to Other Cities

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Cary, North Carolina

$33/hour

This is 120% lower than the Worcester average of $71.55.

Columbus, Ohio

$33/hour

This is 118% lower than the Worcester average of $71.55.

Fayetteville, North Carolina

$35/hour

This is 107% lower than the Worcester average of $71.55.

What cities in Massachusetts pay the most for Operating Room Nurses?

Only Springfield, Massachusetts reports pay data for Operating Room Nurses, averaging $55 per hour. Springfield, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the Worcester, MA average for Operating Room Nurses is $45 per hour — Springfield, Massachusetts pays 24% more.

CityAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Springfield, Massachusetts$55$55

Last updated on November 1, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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