Hourly Wage for Operating Room Services Director Salary in the United States

How much does an Operating Room Services Director make hourly?

As of July 01, 2026, the average hourly rate for an Operating Room Services Director in the United States is $85, which translates to an annual salary of about $177,469.

However, the hourly wage can vary significantly based on several factors. Here’s a detailed look at the typical pay range per hour:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $99 per hour
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $78 to $92 per hour
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72 per hour
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Operating Room Services Director Salaries by Percentile

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Wage
75th Percentile $192,070 $16,006 $3,694 $92
Average $177,469 $14,789 $3,413 $85
25th Percentile $162,429 $13,536 $3,124 $78
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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Services Director Salaries

An Operating Room Services Director'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, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Operating Room Services Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Services Director'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): $168,265
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $169,612
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $171,408
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $173,653
  • Expert (over 8 years): $175,898
Levels Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Services Director$168,265
Intermediate Level Operating Room Services Director$169,612
Senior Level Operating Room Services Director$171,408
Specialist Level Operating Room Services Director$173,653
Expert Level Operating Room Services Director$175,898
$168,265 0 yr
$169,612 < 2 yrs
$171,408 2-4 yrs
$173,653 5-8 yrs
$175,898 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Services Directors

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:

  • San Jose: $223,842
  • San Francisco: $221,391
  • Oakland: $216,725

What Skills Can Increase an Operating Room Services Director's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Leadership (Mentioned in 14.62% Job Postings): Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.
  • Patient Interaction (Mentioned in 5.07% Job Postings): Empathy, strong communication, and shared decision-making are essential for a positive patient-provider relationship. health-related behavior change and self-management.
  • Pediatric (Mentioned in 0.99% Job Postings): Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Leadership 14.62%
Patient Interaction 5.07%
Pediatric 0.99%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Operating Room Services Director's salary.
  • Ambulatory Surgery: Can increase your salary by up to 17%.
  • Patient Interaction: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
  • Program Enhancements: Can increase your salary by up to 12%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Ambulatory Surgery
 $207,639
17%
Patient Interaction
 $200,540
13%
Program Enhancements
 $198,765
12%
Fiscal Management
 $198,765
12%
Employee Engagement
 $195,216
10%
Service Quality
 $191,667
8%
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Operating Room Services Director Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

Operating Room Services Director salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $188,486. While startup companies pay approximate $160,538.

Operating Room Services Director Salary by Company Size

Company Size Employees Average Salary
Startup1~50$160,538
Growth Stage51~500$169,486
Established501~5000$182,332
Enterprise5000+$188,486

Operating Room Services Director Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Operating Room Services Director roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (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 Services Director positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Operating Room Services Director as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Operating Room Services Director

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare$212,963$102.020%

How Education impacts an Operating Room Services Director's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Operating Room Services Directors enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Operating Room Services Director with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $154,298 and $165,205).

Operating Room Services Director Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Operating Room Services Director
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.9%
High School 1.9%
Associates 17.0%
Bachelors 32.1%
Masters 49.1%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Operating Room Services Director Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Operating Room Services Director'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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$162,429
Average $177,469/year
$192,070
$13,536
Average $14,789/month
$16,006
$3,124
Average $3,413/week
$3,694
$78
Average $85/hour
$92
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $192,070 $16,006 $3,694 $92
Average $177,469 $14,789 $3,413 $85
25th Percentile $162,429 $13,536 $3,124 $78

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Salary Trends for Operating Room Services Director

Salaries for an Operating Room Services Director can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $163,388 in 2023 to around $159,146 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Operating Room Services Director salary trends, .

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$161,083
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FAQ about Operating Room Services Director

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Operating Room Services Director?

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

2. What are the responsibilities of Operating Room Services Director?

Oversees the daily operations of the surgery department. Responsible for the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies, staffing and training of employees, and budgeting. May oversee pre- and post-operative care of patients. May require a master's degree in a related area. Typically reports to an executive. Manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

3. What are the skills of Operating Room Services Director

Specify the abilities and skills that a person needs in order to carry out the specified job duties. Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Leadership: Knowledge of and ability to employ effective strategies that motivate and guide other members within our business to achieve optimum results.

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Patient Interaction: Empathy, strong communication, and shared decision-making are essential for a positive patient-provider relationship. health-related behavior change and self-management.

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Pediatric: Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.

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