As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room in the United States is $88,207. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $79,139 to $97,501, with most professionals earning between $70,883 and $105,962.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $97,501 | $8,125 | $1,875 | $47 |
| Average | $88,207 | $7,351 | $1,696 | $42 |
| 25th Percentile | $79,139 | $6,595 | $1,522 | $38 |
An entry-level Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room with less than 1 year of experience earns about $84,671. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $84,940. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $88,318. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $92,177, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $92,453.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room | $84,671 |
| Intermediate Level Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room | $84,940 |
| Senior Level Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room | $88,318 |
| Specialist Level Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room | $92,177 |
| Expert Level Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room | $92,453 |
| Entry Level | 4% |
| Mid Level | 4% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of January 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $209,336 in 2023 to approximately $211,584 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $88,207 | 72.3% | ||
| Bonus | $66 | 0.1% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $6,753 | 5.5% | ||
| 401K/403B | $4,325 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,412 | 1.2% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 5.2% | ||
| Pension | $3,707 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $11,204 | 9.2% | ||
| Total Compensation | $122,046 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 1.1% |
| Associates | 40.1% |
| Bachelors | 53.0% |
| Masters | 5.2% |
| Doctorate | 0.4% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $88,207. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $42; the average weekly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $1,696; the average monthly pay of Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $7,351.
A Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $110,700.
The highest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $105,962.
The lowest pay for Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room is $70,883.
Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room provides professional nursing care to assigned operating room patients throughout the perioperative period. Collaborates with surgical team to strategize, implement and evaluate an individualized plan of care for each patient. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room assists physicians during examinations and surgical procedures, using and monitoring medical equipment as necessary. Evaluates and monitors patients' condition, maintains patients' medical records, and documents patient's progress. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room administer medications, including narcotics, as directed. Functions in a scrub and circulating nurse role. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. May require Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR). Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Requires Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Operating Room's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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