Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary
$78.89/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Scrub Nurse in California is $78.89 per hour. This is 20% higher than the US average of $63.34.
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$78.89/hour
California
20% higher than the US average.
$63.34/hour
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Operating Room Scrub Nurses?
Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, along with 2 others, all averaging $68 per hour. Los Gatos, California also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $95. For comparison, the California average for Registered Nurses is $79 per hour — Los Gatos, California, Mountain View, California, and Palo Alto, California pay 14% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Los Gatos, California | $68 | $95 |
| Mountain View, California | $68 | $95 |
| Palo Alto, California | $68 | $95 |
| San Jose, California | $68 | $95 |
| Santa Clara, California | $68 | $95 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Scrub Nurse jobs in California?
Adventist Health pays Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $73 per hour, followed by Tenet Desert ($64). Adventist Health also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $75. For comparison, the California average for Registered Nurses is $79 per hour — Adventist Health pays 8% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Adventist Health | $73 | $75 |
| Tenet Desert | $64 | $64 |
Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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- Los Gatos Surgical Center
- Los Gatos, CA
$72-98/hour
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- Los Robles Surgery Center
- Thousand Oaks, CA
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