Average OR Nurse Salary in California
OR nurses in California earn an average of $127,597 per year (or $61.35 per hour).
California OR nurses earn 50% higher than the national average salary for OR nurses, at $84,768 (or $40.75 per hour).
OR nurse salary range in California
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $170,425 | $81 |
| 75th Percentile | $160,454 | $77 |
| Median | $128,976 | $62 |
| 25th Percentile | $101,831 | $48 |
80% of California OR nurses earn between $80,335 and $170,425.
Cost-of-living adjusted OR nurse salary in California
Adjusted for cost-of-living, California OR nurses earn about $115,577 per year. Cost-of-living in California is 10% higher than the national average, meaning they face higher prices for food, housing, and transportation compared to other states.
OR nurses salaries in other states
| Oregon | $113,329 per year |
| Massachusetts | $95,932 per year |
| Washington | $91,927 per year |
| New York | $94,719 per year |
| Nevada | $85,761 per year |
| New Jersey | $95,805 per year |
| Connecticut | $91,654 per year |
| Minnesota | $85,142 per year |
| Maryland | $81,043 per year |
| Arizona | $81,600 per year |
How much do other nurses get paid in California?
| Transport Nurse | $150,607 per year |
| Transplant Nurse | $144,331 per year |
| Reproductive Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Fertility Nurse | $142,700 per year |
| Endoscopy Nurse | $139,102 per year |
| Womens Health Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| ENT Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Cath Lab Nurse | $135,964 per year |
| Primary Care Nurse | $130,735 per year |
| Nurse Educator | $130,735 per year |
At a $127,597 average annual salary, OR nurses in California tend to earn less than transport nurses ($150,607), transplant nurses ($144,331), reproductive nurses ($142,700), fertility nurses ($142,700), endoscopy nurses ($139,102), womens health nurses ($135,964), ENT nurses ($135,964), cath lab nurses ($135,964), primary care nurses ($130,735), and nurse educators ($130,735).
More about OR nurses
An OR nurse is part of the surgical team in the operating room. They take care of patients prior to, during, and after surgery. The OR nurse is responsible for patient safety and makes sure the surgical team have what they need.
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Data sources: rn salary data, cost of living data, proprietary data from Incredible Health
