Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary
$77.24/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Scrub Nurse in California is $77.24 per hour. This is 24% higher than the US average of $58.52.
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$77.24/hour
California
24% higher than the US average.
$58.52/hour
United States
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Operating Room Scrub Nurse jobs in California?
Community Medical Centers pays Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $72 per hour, followed by Adventist Health ($71) and Tenet Desert ($64). For comparison, the California average for Registered Nurses is $77 per hour — Community Medical Centers pays 7% less.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Centers | $72 | $72 |
| Adventist Health | $71 | $71 |
| Tenet Desert | $64 | $64 |
Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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