Theatre Nurse Salary in the United States

How much does a Theatre Nurse make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Theatre Nurse in the United States is $69,032 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $33.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $79,291
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $62,621 to $74,402
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $56,785
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Theatre Nurse Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $74,402 $6,200 $1,431 $36
Average $69,032 $5,753 $1,328 $33
25th Percentile $62,621 $5,218 $1,204 $30
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Key Factors That Influence Theatre Nurse Salaries

A Theatre 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, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Theatre Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Theatre 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): $68,142
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $68,409
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $69,299
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,355
  • Expert (over 8 years): $72,426
Levels Salary
Entry Level Theatre Nurse$68,142
Intermediate Level Theatre Nurse$68,409
Senior Level Theatre Nurse$69,299
Specialist Level Theatre Nurse$71,355
Expert Level Theatre Nurse$72,426
$68,142 0 yr
$68,409 < 2 yrs
$69,299 2-4 yrs
$71,355 5-8 yrs
$72,426 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Theatre 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:

  • San Jose: $87,070
  • San Francisco: $86,214
  • Oakland: $84,302

What Skills Can Increase a Theatre Nurse's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Organizational Skills (Mentioned in 2.56% Job Postings): Organizational skills are a set of techniques used by an individual to facilitate the efficiency of future-oriented learning, problem-solving, and task completion. Organization requires the integration of several elements to reach a planned goal.
  • Contract Negotiation (Mentioned in 1.5% Job Postings): Creating an agreement to legally binding terms to obtain favorable results.
  • Payment Processing (Mentioned in 1.07% Job Postings): Completing transfer of funds from the transaction to the merchant's account.
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Organizational Skills 2.56%
Contract Negotiation 1.5%
Payment Processing 1.07%
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 a Theatre Nurse's salary.
  • Strategic Planning: Can increase your salary by up to 49%.
  • Hard Working: Can increase your salary by up to 28%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Strategic Planning
 $102,858
49%
Hard Working
 $88,361
28%
Collaboration
 $76,625
11%
Problem Solving
 $74,554
8%
Financial Management
 $74,554
8%
Procurement
 $73,864
7%
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How Education impacts a Theatre Nurse's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Theatre Nurses enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Theatre Nurse with a Associate's Degree is between $74,276 and $79,964).

Theatre Nurse Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Theatre Nurse
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 4.9%
High School 27.9%
Associates 18.0%
Bachelors 39.3%
Masters 9.8%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Theatre Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Theatre 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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$62,621
Average $69,032/year
$74,402
$5,218
Average $5,753/month
$6,200
$1,204
Average $1,328/week
$1,431
$30
Average $33/hour
$36
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $74,402 $6,200 $1,431 $36
Average $69,032 $5,753 $1,328 $33
25th Percentile $62,621 $5,218 $1,204 $30

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Salary Trends for Theatre Nurse

Salaries for a Theatre Nurse can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $74,143 in 2023 to around $73,489 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Theatre Nurse salary trends, .

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