Average Ortho Trauma Nurse Salary

$52.34/hour

The average salary for a Ortho Trauma Nurse is $52.34 per hour. This is 14% higher than the nursing US average of $44.87.

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Salaries for Ortho Trauma Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$52.34/hour

14% higher than the nursing US average.

$44.87/hour

United States

Where do Ortho Trauma Nurses get paid the most?

Only Connecticut reports pay data for Ortho Trauma Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Connecticut also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $55. For comparison, the national average for Ortho Trauma Nurses is $52 per hour — Connecticut pays 3% more.

StateAverage Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Connecticut$54$55
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Ortho Trauma Nurse jobs?

Only Perm Staff Jobs reports pay data for Ortho Trauma Nurses, averaging $44 per hour. Perm Staff Jobs also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $52. For comparison, the national average for Ortho Trauma Nurses is $52 per hour — Perm Staff Jobs pays 16% less.

Average Hourly SalaryMax Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs$44$52

Last updated on August 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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