What are the main factors that influence an Operating Room Nurse's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Operating Room Nurse?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Operating Room Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Operating Room Nurse's salary?

An Operating Room Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $87,469 for beginners, reaching about $90,807 at mid-level, and approach $95,478 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Operating Room Nurse?

Operating Room Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Room Nurse roles are District of Columbia $98,400, California $98,000, Massachusetts $96,700. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Operating Room Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Operating Room Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nursing Senior Manager - Operating Room: $114,567; Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room: $110,603; Nursing Manager - Operating Room: $108,944; Operating Room Nurse Manager: $105,651; Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) Nurse: $95,072.

Operating Room Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Room Nurse make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Room Nurse in Delaware is $90,000 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

However, an Operating Room Nurse's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $109,869
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,200 to $100,400
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $75,099

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Operating Room Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,400	$8,367	$1,931	$48
Average	$90,000	$7,500	$1,731	$43
25th Percentile	$82,200	$6,850	$1,581	$40

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Nurse Salaries

An Operating Room Nurse's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operating Room Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Nurse's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $87,469
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,701
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,807
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $95,167
Expert (over 8 years): $95,478

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Nurse	$87,469
Intermediate Level Operating Room Nurse	$87,701
Senior Level Operating Room Nurse	$90,807
Specialist Level Operating Room Nurse	$95,167
Expert Level Operating Room Nurse	$95,478

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How Do Operating Room Nurse Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Operating Room Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $98,400.
California: $98,000.
Massachusetts: $96,700.

District of Columbia $98,400 California $98,000 Massachusetts $96,700 Washington $96,400 New Jersey $96,300 Alaska $96,200 Connecticut $95,000 New York $94,500

Hawaii $92,900 Rhode Island $92,100 Maryland $91,600 Minnesota $90,900 Colorado $90,700 Illinois $90,600 Oregon $90,200 Delaware $90,000

New Hampshire $89,800 Virginia $89,500 Pennsylvania $88,500 Nevada $88,000 North Dakota $87,800 Michigan $87,500 Wisconsin $87,400 Vermont $87,200

Texas $86,700 Arizona $86,600 Maine $86,600 Ohio $86,500 Georgia $85,700 Indiana $85,300 Wyoming $85,200 Utah $85,100

Iowa $85,000 Kansas $84,600 Louisiana $84,500 North Carolina $84,500 Missouri $84,400 Florida $84,100 Montana $83,900 Nebraska $83,700

Kentucky $83,600 South Carolina $83,300 Tennessee $83,000 Idaho $83,000 New Mexico $82,300 Oklahoma $82,200 Alabama $81,600 South Dakota $80,800

Arkansas $80,300 West Virginia $80,000 Mississippi $79,300

Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Nurses

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $89,600
Little Creek: $90,200
Magnolia: $90,100

Lincoln, DE $89,600 Little Creek, DE $90,200 Magnolia, DE $90,100 Milford, DE $89,800 Marydel, DE $90,000 Millsboro, DE $89,200 Millville, DE $89,400 Milton, DE $89,500

Nassau, DE $89,600 Ocean View, DE $89,300 Rehoboth Beach, DE $89,500 Seaford, DE $89,600 Selbyville, DE $89,200 Smyrna, DE $90,300 Viola, DE $89,900 Woodside, DE $90,100

Bear, DE $89,900 Newark, DE $89,900 Claymont, DE $90,100 Delaware City, DE $90,000 Hockessin, DE $89,900 Kirkwood, DE $90,000 Middletown, DE $90,000 Montchanin, DE $89,900

New Castle, DE $89,900 Odessa, DE $90,000 Port Penn, DE $90,100 Rockland, DE $89,900 Saint Georges, DE $90,000 Townsend, DE $90,100 Winterthur, DE $89,900 Lewes, DE $89,500

Wilmington, DE $89,900 Dover, DE $90,200 Dover Afb, DE $89,800 Bethany Beach, DE $89,200 Bethel, DE $89,300 Bridgeville, DE $89,500 Camden Wyoming, DE $90,000 Cheswold, DE $90,200

Clayton, DE $90,200 Dagsboro, DE $89,200 Delmar, DE $89,000 Ellendale, DE $89,300 Felton, DE $89,800 Fenwick Island, DE $89,200 Frankford, DE $89,000 Frederica, DE $89,900

Georgetown, DE $89,100 Greenwood, DE $89,600 Harbeson, DE $89,200 Harrington, DE $89,700 Hartly, DE $90,000 Houston, DE $89,600 Kenton, DE $90,200 Laurel, DE $89,100

Yorklyn, DE $89,900

Operating Room Nurse Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Operating Room Nurse salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $95,465. While startup companies pay approximate $81,350.

Operating Room Nurse Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$81,350
Growth Stage	51~500	$85,876
Established	501~5000	$92,343
Enterprise	5000+	$95,465

Operating Room Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operating Room Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Operating Room Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Operating Room Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Operating Room Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$108,000	$52.0	20%

Operating Room Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operating Room Nurse's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$82,200

Average $90,000/year

$100,400

$6,850

Average $7,500/month

$8,367

$1,581

Average $1,731/week

$1,931

$40

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$100,400	$8,367	$1,931	$48
Average	$90,000	$7,500	$1,731	$43
25th Percentile	$82,200	$6,850	$1,581	$40

Operating Room Nurse Salary Growth & Career Path

Operating Room Nurse

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an Operating Room Nurse, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

Operating Room Nurse Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Director Mother and Baby Unit	$164,100	82%
Director Intensive Care Unit Operations	$156,100	73%
Entry Registered Nurse - Staff	$74,600	-17%
Organ Transplant Coordinator RN	$111,500	24%

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