Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary Guide: District of Columbia
Average Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary
$45.59/hour
The average salary for an Operating Room Scrub Nurse in District of Columbia is $45.59 per hour. This is 28% lower than the US average of $58.55.
Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages
$45.59/hour
District of Columbia
28% lower than the US average.
$58.55/hour
United States
What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Operating Room Scrub Nurses?
Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Operating Room Scrub Nurses, averaging $40 per hour. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $53. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Washington, District of Columbia pays 12% less.
| City | Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, District of Columbia | $40 | $53 |
How does the pay for Operating Room Scrub Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?
Only Connecticut reports pay data for Operating Room Scrub Nurses, averaging $52 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $54. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Registered Nurses is $46 per hour — Connecticut pays 15% more.
| Average Hourly Salary | Max Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $52 | $54 |
Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.
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