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

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

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

An Operating Room Aide's salary grows with experience: starting around $89,596 for beginners, reaching about $92,951 at mid-level, and approach $97,671 for experts.

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

Operating Room Aide salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Room Aide roles are District of Columbia $98,850, California $98,475, Massachusetts $97,163. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Operating Room Aide level roles vary by specialization: Operating Room Director: $173,239; Operating Room Manager: $109,913; Rn Operating Room: $89,459; Operating Room Nurse: $89,000; Operating Room Coordinator: $86,416.

Operating Room Aide Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Room Aide make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Room Aide in Delaware is $90,413 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $108,486
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $82,009 to $99,873
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $74,357

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Operating Room Aide Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,873	$8,323	$1,921	$48
Average	$90,413	$7,534	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$82,009	$6,834	$1,577	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Aide Salaries

An Operating Room Aide'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 Aide Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Aide'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): $89,596
Early Career (1-2 years): $89,830
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $92,951
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $97,356
Expert (over 8 years): $97,671

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Aide	$89,596
Intermediate Level Operating Room Aide	$89,830
Senior Level Operating Room Aide	$92,951
Specialist Level Operating Room Aide	$97,356
Expert Level Operating Room Aide	$97,671

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

District of Columbia: $98,850.
California: $98,475.
Massachusetts: $97,163.

District of Columbia $98,850 California $98,475 Massachusetts $97,163 Washington $96,806 New Jersey $96,770 Alaska $96,645 Connecticut $95,413 New York $94,913

Hawaii $93,315 Rhode Island $92,565 Maryland $92,056 Minnesota $91,360 Colorado $91,092 Illinois $91,002 Oregon $90,663 Delaware $90,413

New Hampshire $90,256 Virginia $89,904 Pennsylvania $88,878 Nevada $88,360 North Dakota $88,190 Michigan $87,922 Wisconsin $87,824 Vermont $87,628

Texas $87,083 Maine $87,047 Arizona $86,994 Ohio $86,931 Georgia $86,110 Indiana $85,699 Wyoming $85,619 Utah $85,494

Iowa $85,440 Kansas $85,012 Louisiana $84,887 North Carolina $84,842 Missouri $84,824 Florida $84,476 Montana $84,289 Nebraska $84,110

Kentucky $84,012 South Carolina $83,655 Tennessee $83,432 Idaho $83,342 New Mexico $82,691 Oklahoma $82,548 Alabama $82,021 South Dakota $81,137

Arkansas $80,655 West Virginia $80,396 Mississippi $79,619

Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Aides

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: $93,574
Little Creek: $92,708
Magnolia: $93,092

Lincoln, DE $93,574 Little Creek, DE $92,708 Magnolia, DE $93,092 Milford, DE $93,574 Marydel, DE $92,360 Millsboro, DE $93,574 Millville, DE $94,199 Milton, DE $93,574

Nassau, DE $93,574 Ocean View, DE $94,199 Rehoboth Beach, DE $94,199 Seaford, DE $92,592 Selbyville, DE $94,199 Smyrna, DE $92,252 Viola, DE $93,092 Woodside, DE $92,824

Bear, DE $91,574 Newark, DE $91,610 Claymont, DE $91,681 Delaware City, DE $91,610 Hockessin, DE $91,681 Kirkwood, DE $91,610 Middletown, DE $92,065 Montchanin, DE $91,681

New Castle, DE $91,681 Odessa, DE $92,190 Port Penn, DE $91,360 Rockland, DE $91,681 Saint Georges, DE $91,610 Townsend, DE $92,056 Winterthur, DE $91,681 Lewes, DE $93,574

Wilmington, DE $91,681 Dover, DE $92,663 Dover Afb, DE $92,877 Bethany Beach, DE $94,199 Bethel, DE $92,592 Bridgeville, DE $93,574 Camden Wyoming, DE $92,761 Cheswold, DE $92,449

Clayton, DE $92,217 Dagsboro, DE $94,199 Delmar, DE $92,592 Ellendale, DE $93,574 Felton, DE $93,574 Fenwick Island, DE $94,199 Frankford, DE $94,199 Frederica, DE $93,574

Georgetown, DE $93,574 Greenwood, DE $93,574 Harbeson, DE $93,574 Harrington, DE $93,574 Hartly, DE $92,172 Houston, DE $93,574 Kenton, DE $92,217 Laurel, DE $92,592

Yorklyn, DE $91,681

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

Understanding how an Operating Room Aide'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.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$82,009

Average $90,413/year

$99,873

$6,834

Average $7,534/month

$8,323

$1,577

Average $1,739/week

$1,921

$39

Average $43/hour

$48

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$99,873	$8,323	$1,921	$48
Average	$90,413	$7,534	$1,739	$43
25th Percentile	$82,009	$6,834	$1,577	$39

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