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

An Operating Room Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $54,705 for beginners, reaching about $60,100 at mid-level, and approach $60,775 for experts.

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

Operating Room Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Room Assistant roles are District of Columbia $60,665, California $60,435, Massachusetts $59,630. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Operating Room Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Operating Room Director: $173,277; Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room: $110,499; Operating Room Manager: $109,982; Surgical Assistant Operating Room: $106,672; Rn Operating Room: $89,373.

Operating Room Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Room Assistant make in Delaware?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Room Assistant in Delaware is $55,487 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $71,526
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,437 to $63,882
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,107

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Operating Room Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,882	$5,324	$1,229	$31
Average	$55,487	$4,624	$1,067	$27
25th Percentile	$47,437	$3,953	$912	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Assistant Salaries

An Operating Room Assistant'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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Assistant'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): $54,705
Early Career (1-2 years): $56,317
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $60,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $60,505
Expert (over 8 years): $60,775

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Assistant	$54,705
Intermediate Level Operating Room Assistant	$56,317
Senior Level Operating Room Assistant	$60,100
Specialist Level Operating Room Assistant	$60,505
Expert Level Operating Room Assistant	$60,775

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

District of Columbia: $60,665.
California: $60,435.
Massachusetts: $59,630.

District of Columbia $60,665 California $60,435 Massachusetts $59,630 Washington $59,411 New Jersey $59,389 Alaska $59,312 Connecticut $58,556 New York $58,249

Hawaii $57,268 Rhode Island $56,808 Maryland $56,496 Minnesota $56,068 Colorado $55,904 Illinois $55,849 Oregon $55,641 Delaware $55,487

New Hampshire $55,391 Virginia $55,175 Pennsylvania $54,545 Nevada $54,227 North Dakota $54,123 Michigan $53,959 Wisconsin $53,898 Vermont $53,778

Texas $53,444 Maine $53,422 Arizona $53,389 Ohio $53,351 Georgia $52,846 Indiana $52,594 Wyoming $52,545 Utah $52,468

Iowa $52,436 Kansas $52,173 Louisiana $52,096 North Carolina $52,068 Missouri $52,057 Florida $51,844 Montana $51,729 Nebraska $51,619

Kentucky $51,559 South Carolina $51,340 Tennessee $51,203 Idaho $51,148 New Mexico $50,748 Oklahoma $50,660 Alabama $50,337 South Dakota $49,795

Arkansas $49,499 West Virginia $49,340 Mississippi $48,863

Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Assistants

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: $57,427
Little Creek: $56,896
Magnolia: $57,131

Lincoln, DE $57,427 Little Creek, DE $56,896 Magnolia, DE $57,131 Milford, DE $57,427 Marydel, DE $56,682 Millsboro, DE $57,427 Millville, DE $57,811 Milton, DE $57,427

Nassau, DE $57,427 Ocean View, DE $57,811 Rehoboth Beach, DE $57,811 Seaford, DE $56,824 Selbyville, DE $57,811 Smyrna, DE $56,616 Viola, DE $57,131 Woodside, DE $56,967

Bear, DE $56,200 Newark, DE $56,222 Claymont, DE $56,265 Delaware City, DE $56,222 Hockessin, DE $56,265 Kirkwood, DE $56,222 Middletown, DE $56,501 Montchanin, DE $56,265

New Castle, DE $56,265 Odessa, DE $56,578 Port Penn, DE $56,068 Rockland, DE $56,265 Saint Georges, DE $56,222 Townsend, DE $56,496 Winterthur, DE $56,265 Lewes, DE $57,427

Wilmington, DE $56,265 Dover, DE $56,868 Dover Afb, DE $57,000 Bethany Beach, DE $57,811 Bethel, DE $56,824 Bridgeville, DE $57,427 Camden Wyoming, DE $56,928 Cheswold, DE $56,737

Clayton, DE $56,594 Dagsboro, DE $57,811 Delmar, DE $56,824 Ellendale, DE $57,427 Felton, DE $57,427 Fenwick Island, DE $57,811 Frankford, DE $57,811 Frederica, DE $57,427

Georgetown, DE $57,427 Greenwood, DE $57,427 Harbeson, DE $57,427 Harrington, DE $57,427 Hartly, DE $56,567 Houston, DE $57,427 Kenton, DE $56,594 Laurel, DE $56,824

Yorklyn, DE $56,265

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

Understanding how an Operating Room Assistant'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 April 01, 2026

$47,437

Average $55,487/year

$63,882

$3,953

Average $4,624/month

$5,324

$912

Average $1,067/week

$1,229

$23

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,882	$5,324	$1,229	$31
Average	$55,487	$4,624	$1,067	$27
25th Percentile	$47,437	$3,953	$912	$23

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