What are the main factors that influence an Operating Room Technician'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 Technician?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Operating Room Technician roles, with salaries approximately 15% above the market median.

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

An Operating Room Technician's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,860 for beginners, reaching about $59,163 at mid-level, and approach $59,827 for experts.

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

Operating Room Technician salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Room Technician roles are District of Columbia $60,330, California $60,100, Massachusetts $59,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Operating Room Technician level roles vary by specialization: Operating Room Director: $173,413; Operating Room Manager: $110,075; Rn Operating Room: $89,268; Operating Room Aide: $89,068; Operating Room Nurse: $88,900.

Operating Room Technician Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Room Technician make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Room Technician in Delaware is $55,180 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $72,164
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,800 to $64,070
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $41,081

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Operating Room Technician Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,070	$5,339	$1,232	$31
Average	$55,180	$4,598	$1,061	$27
25th Percentile	$47,800	$3,983	$919	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Technician Salaries

An Operating Room Technician'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 Technician Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Technician'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): $53,860
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,447
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,163
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,561
Expert (over 8 years): $59,827

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Technician	$53,860
Intermediate Level Operating Room Technician	$55,447
Senior Level Operating Room Technician	$59,163
Specialist Level Operating Room Technician	$59,561
Expert Level Operating Room Technician	$59,827

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How Do Operating Room Technician 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 Technicians. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $60,330.
California: $60,100.
Massachusetts: $59,300.

District of Columbia $60,330 California $60,100 Massachusetts $59,300 Washington $59,080 New Jersey $59,060 Alaska $58,980 Connecticut $58,230 New York $57,930

Hawaii $56,950 Rhode Island $56,490 Maryland $56,180 Minnesota $55,760 Colorado $55,600 Illinois $55,540 Oregon $55,330 Delaware $55,180

New Hampshire $55,090 Virginia $54,870 Pennsylvania $54,240 Nevada $53,930 North Dakota $53,820 Michigan $53,660 Wisconsin $53,600 Vermont $53,480

Texas $53,150 Maine $53,130 Arizona $53,090 Ohio $53,060 Georgia $52,550 Indiana $52,300 Wyoming $52,260 Utah $52,180

Iowa $52,150 Kansas $51,880 Louisiana $51,810 North Carolina $51,780 Missouri $51,770 Florida $51,560 Montana $51,440 Nebraska $51,330

Kentucky $51,270 South Carolina $51,060 Tennessee $50,920 Idaho $50,870 New Mexico $50,470 Oklahoma $50,380 Alabama $50,060 South Dakota $49,520

Arkansas $49,230 West Virginia $49,070 Mississippi $48,590

Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Technicians

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: $54,930
Little Creek: $55,330
Magnolia: $55,260

Lincoln, DE $54,930 Little Creek, DE $55,330 Magnolia, DE $55,260 Milford, DE $55,070 Marydel, DE $55,160 Millsboro, DE $54,700 Millville, DE $54,790 Milton, DE $54,880

Nassau, DE $54,920 Ocean View, DE $54,780 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,880 Seaford, DE $54,910 Selbyville, DE $54,690 Smyrna, DE $55,370 Viola, DE $55,120 Woodside, DE $55,270

Bear, DE $55,140 Newark, DE $55,120 Claymont, DE $55,230 Delaware City, DE $55,170 Hockessin, DE $55,110 Kirkwood, DE $55,160 Middletown, DE $55,180 Montchanin, DE $55,130

New Castle, DE $55,130 Odessa, DE $55,210 Port Penn, DE $55,250 Rockland, DE $55,130 Saint Georges, DE $55,170 Townsend, DE $55,250 Winterthur, DE $55,140 Lewes, DE $54,900

Wilmington, DE $55,120 Dover, DE $55,330 Dover Afb, DE $55,040 Bethany Beach, DE $54,720 Bethel, DE $54,780 Bridgeville, DE $54,910 Camden Wyoming, DE $55,180 Cheswold, DE $55,320

Clayton, DE $55,320 Dagsboro, DE $54,680 Delmar, DE $54,590 Ellendale, DE $54,760 Felton, DE $55,070 Fenwick Island, DE $54,690 Frankford, DE $54,600 Frederica, DE $55,120

Georgetown, DE $54,660 Greenwood, DE $54,910 Harbeson, DE $54,720 Harrington, DE $55,000 Hartly, DE $55,170 Houston, DE $54,920 Kenton, DE $55,320 Laurel, DE $54,630

Yorklyn, DE $55,130

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

Operating Room Technician salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $58,531. While startup companies pay approximate $49,876.

Operating Room Technician Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$49,876
Growth Stage	51~500	$52,651
Established	501~5000	$56,617
Enterprise	5000+	$58,531

Operating Room Technician Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operating Room Technician roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 30% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 15% above the average. Conversely, Operating Room Technician positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Operating Room Technician as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Operating Room Technician

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$63,457	$31.0	15%

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

Understanding how an Operating Room Technician'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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$47,800

Average $55,180/year

$64,070

$3,983

Average $4,598/month

$5,339

$919

Average $1,061/week

$1,232

$23

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$64,070	$5,339	$1,232	$31
Average	$55,180	$4,598	$1,061	$27
25th Percentile	$47,800	$3,983	$919	$23

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