What are the main factors that influence a Circulating Nurse'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 Circulating Nurse?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Circulating Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A Circulating Nurse's salary?

A Circulating Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $86,834 for beginners, reaching about $90,143 at mid-level, and approach $94,782 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Circulating Nurse?

Circulating Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Circulating Nurse roles are District of Columbia $97,079, California $96,711, Massachusetts $95,422. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Circulating Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Circulating Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Nurse Practitioner: $116,754; Charge Nurse: $102,427; Operating Room Nurse: $88,900; Registered Nurse (RN), Operating Room: $88,890; OR Nurse: $88,820.

Circulating Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Circulating Nurse make in Delaware?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for a Circulating Nurse in Delaware is $88,793 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $43.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $107,031
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $80,496 to $98,339
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,942

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Circulating Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,339	$8,195	$1,891	$47
Average	$88,793	$7,399	$1,708	$43
25th Percentile	$80,496	$6,708	$1,548	$39

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Key Factors That Influence Circulating Nurse Salaries

A Circulating 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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Circulating Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Circulating 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): $86,834
Early Career (1-2 years): $87,065
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $90,143
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $94,473
Expert (over 8 years): $94,782

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Circulating Nurse	$86,834
Intermediate Level Circulating Nurse	$87,065
Senior Level Circulating Nurse	$90,143
Specialist Level Circulating Nurse	$94,473
Expert Level Circulating Nurse	$94,782

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How Do Circulating Nurse 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 Circulating Nurses. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $97,079.
California: $96,711.
Massachusetts: $95,422.

District of Columbia $97,079 California $96,711 Massachusetts $95,422 Washington $95,071 New Jersey $95,036 Alaska $94,913 Connecticut $93,703 New York $93,212

Hawaii $91,643 Rhode Island $90,906 Maryland $90,406 Minnesota $89,723 Colorado $89,459 Illinois $89,372 Oregon $89,039 Delaware $88,793

New Hampshire $88,639 Virginia $88,293 Pennsylvania $87,285 Nevada $86,777 North Dakota $86,610 Michigan $86,347 Wisconsin $86,250 Vermont $86,058

Texas $85,523 Maine $85,488 Arizona $85,435 Ohio $85,374 Georgia $84,567 Indiana $84,164 Wyoming $84,085 Utah $83,962

Iowa $83,909 Kansas $83,489 Louisiana $83,366 North Carolina $83,322 Missouri $83,304 Florida $82,962 Montana $82,778 Nebraska $82,603

Kentucky $82,507 South Carolina $82,156 Tennessee $81,937 Idaho $81,849 New Mexico $81,209 Oklahoma $81,069 Alabama $80,551 South Dakota $79,683

Arkansas $79,210 West Virginia $78,955 Mississippi $78,193

Top Paying Cities for Circulating 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:

Lincoln: $88,393
Little Creek: $89,040
Magnolia: $88,912

Lincoln, DE $88,393 Little Creek, DE $89,040 Magnolia, DE $88,912 Milford, DE $88,618 Marydel, DE $88,763 Millsboro, DE $88,022 Millville, DE $88,158 Milton, DE $88,311

Nassau, DE $88,375 Ocean View, DE $88,143 Rehoboth Beach, DE $88,313 Seaford, DE $88,363 Selbyville, DE $87,997 Smyrna, DE $89,102 Viola, DE $88,691 Woodside, DE $88,930

Bear, DE $88,725 Newark, DE $88,691 Claymont, DE $88,873 Delaware City, DE $88,780 Hockessin, DE $88,684 Kirkwood, DE $88,763 Middletown, DE $88,798 Montchanin, DE $88,704

New Castle, DE $88,717 Odessa, DE $88,841 Port Penn, DE $88,901 Rockland, DE $88,712 Saint Georges, DE $88,769 Townsend, DE $88,906 Winterthur, DE $88,723 Lewes, DE $88,345

Wilmington, DE $88,688 Dover, DE $89,040 Dover Afb, DE $88,571 Bethany Beach, DE $88,050 Bethel, DE $88,142 Bridgeville, DE $88,349 Camden Wyoming, DE $88,790 Cheswold, DE $89,011

Clayton, DE $89,014 Dagsboro, DE $87,989 Delmar, DE $87,848 Ellendale, DE $88,114 Felton, DE $88,611 Fenwick Island, DE $88,008 Frankford, DE $87,855 Frederica, DE $88,698

Georgetown, DE $87,956 Greenwood, DE $88,364 Harbeson, DE $88,050 Harrington, DE $88,499 Hartly, DE $88,774 Houston, DE $88,372 Kenton, DE $89,018 Laurel, DE $87,903

Yorklyn, DE $88,710

Circulating Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Circulating Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Circulating Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Circulating Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Circulating Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$106,552	$51.0	20%

Circulating Nurse Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Circulating 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.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

$80,496

Average $88,793/year

$98,339

$6,708

Average $7,399/month

$8,195

$1,548

Average $1,708/week

$1,891

$39

Average $43/hour

$47

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$98,339	$8,195	$1,891	$47
Average	$88,793	$7,399	$1,708	$43
25th Percentile	$80,496	$6,708	$1,548	$39

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