What are the main factors that influence a Surgery 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 Surgery Nurse?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Surgery Nurse roles, with salaries approximately 10% above the market median.

How does experience change A Surgery Nurse's salary?

A Surgery Nurse's salary grows with experience: starting around $114,163 for beginners, reaching about $115,284 at mid-level, and approach $118,628 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Surgery Nurse?

Surgery Nurse salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Surgery Nurse roles are District of Columbia $126,553, California $126,073, Massachusetts $124,393. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Surgery Nurse roles make?

Salaries for Surgery Nurse level roles vary by specialization: Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Practitioner: $128,420; general surgery nurse practitioner: $125,334; Registered Nurse Ambulatory Surgery: $119,983; Plastic Surgery Nurse Practitioner: $119,571; Surgery Registered Nurse: $118,211.

Surgery Nurse Salary in Delaware

How much does a Surgery Nurse make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for a Surgery Nurse in Delaware is $115,752 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $56.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $128,776
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $109,022 to $122,569
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $102,895

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Surgery Nurse Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,569	$10,214	$2,357	$59
Average	$115,752	$9,646	$2,226	$56
25th Percentile	$109,022	$9,085	$2,097	$52

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Key Factors That Influence Surgery Nurse Salaries

A Surgery 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 Surgery Nurse Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Surgery 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): $114,163
Early Career (1-2 years): $114,630
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $115,284
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $116,438
Expert (over 8 years): $118,628

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Surgery Nurse	$114,163
Intermediate Level Surgery Nurse	$114,630
Senior Level Surgery Nurse	$115,284
Specialist Level Surgery Nurse	$116,438
Expert Level Surgery Nurse	$118,628

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

District of Columbia: $126,553.
California: $126,073.
Massachusetts: $124,393.

District of Columbia $126,553 California $126,073 Massachusetts $124,393 Washington $123,935 New Jersey $123,890 Alaska $123,730 Connecticut $122,152 New York $121,512

Hawaii $119,466 Rhode Island $118,506 Maryland $117,855 Minnesota $116,963 Colorado $116,620 Illinois $116,506 Oregon $116,072 Delaware $115,752

New Hampshire $115,550 Virginia $115,100 Pennsylvania $113,786 Nevada $113,123 North Dakota $112,906 Michigan $112,563 Wisconsin $112,437 Vermont $112,185

Texas $111,488 Maine $111,443 Arizona $111,374 Ohio $111,294 Georgia $110,242 Indiana $109,717 Wyoming $109,614 Utah $109,454

Iowa $109,385 Kansas $108,836 Louisiana $108,676 North Carolina $108,619 Missouri $108,596 Florida $108,151 Montana $107,911 Nebraska $107,682

Kentucky $107,556 South Carolina $107,099 Tennessee $106,813 Idaho $106,699 New Mexico $105,865 Oklahoma $105,682 Alabama $105,007 South Dakota $103,876

Arkansas $103,259 West Virginia $102,927 Mississippi $101,933

Top Paying Cities for Surgery 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: $115,230
Little Creek: $116,074
Magnolia: $115,907

Lincoln, DE $115,230 Little Creek, DE $116,074 Magnolia, DE $115,907 Milford, DE $115,523 Marydel, DE $115,713 Millsboro, DE $114,747 Millville, DE $114,924 Milton, DE $115,123

Nassau, DE $115,206 Ocean View, DE $114,905 Rehoboth Beach, DE $115,125 Seaford, DE $115,190 Selbyville, DE $114,714 Smyrna, DE $116,154 Viola, DE $115,619 Woodside, DE $115,930

Bear, DE $115,662 Newark, DE $115,619 Claymont, DE $115,856 Delaware City, DE $115,734 Hockessin, DE $115,609 Kirkwood, DE $115,713 Middletown, DE $115,757 Montchanin, DE $115,635

New Castle, DE $115,652 Odessa, DE $115,814 Port Penn, DE $115,892 Rockland, DE $115,646 Saint Georges, DE $115,721 Townsend, DE $115,899 Winterthur, DE $115,660 Lewes, DE $115,168

Wilmington, DE $115,614 Dover, DE $116,074 Dover Afb, DE $115,462 Bethany Beach, DE $114,783 Bethel, DE $114,902 Bridgeville, DE $115,173 Camden Wyoming, DE $115,747 Cheswold, DE $116,036

Clayton, DE $116,040 Dagsboro, DE $114,703 Delmar, DE $114,519 Ellendale, DE $114,867 Felton, DE $115,514 Fenwick Island, DE $114,729 Frankford, DE $114,529 Frederica, DE $115,628

Georgetown, DE $114,660 Greenwood, DE $115,192 Harbeson, DE $114,782 Harrington, DE $115,368 Hartly, DE $115,726 Houston, DE $115,203 Kenton, DE $116,045 Laurel, DE $114,591

Yorklyn, DE $115,643

Surgery Nurse Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Surgery Nurse roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 25% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 10% above the average. Conversely, Surgery Nurse positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Surgery Nurse as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a Surgery Nurse

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$127,327	$61.0	10%

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

Understanding how a Surgery 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 July 01, 2026

$109,022

Average $115,752/year

$122,569

$9,085

Average $9,646/month

$10,214

$2,097

Average $2,226/week

$2,357

$52

Average $56/hour

$59

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$122,569	$10,214	$2,357	$59
Average	$115,752	$9,646	$2,226	$56
25th Percentile	$109,022	$9,085	$2,097	$52

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