Pre-Operative Nurse Salary Guide: California

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Average Pre-Operative Nurse Salary

$78.53/hour

The average salary for a Pre-Operative Nurse in California is $78.53 per hour. This is 34% higher than the US average of $51.86.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

Pre-Operative Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$78.53/hour

California

34% higher than the US average.

$51.86/hour

United States

How does the pay for Pre-Operative Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Only Texas reports pay data for Pre-Operative Nurses, averaging $54 per hour. Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $57. For comparison, the California average for Registered Nurses is $79 per hour — Texas pays 32% less.

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Texas	$54	$57

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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