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

An Operating Room Director's salary grows with experience: starting around $165,388 for beginners, reaching about $168,454 at mid-level, and approach $172,833 for experts.

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

Operating Room Director salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Room Director roles are District of Columbia $191,810, California $191,083, Massachusetts $188,536. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Operating Room Director level roles vary by specialization: Operating Room Services Director: $177,431; Nursing Senior Manager - Operating Room: $140,093; Operating Room Manager: $109,913; Nursing Manager - Operating Room: $108,934; Rn Operating Room: $89,459.

Operating Room Director Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Room Director make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for an Operating Room Director in Delaware is $175,439 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $84.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $203,314
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $161,009 to $190,030
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $147,871

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Operating Room Director Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,030	$15,836	$3,654	$91
Average	$175,439	$14,620	$3,374	$84
25th Percentile	$161,009	$13,417	$3,096	$77

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Director Salaries

An Operating Room Director'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 Director Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Director'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): $165,388
Early Career (1-2 years): $166,702
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $168,454
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $170,643
Expert (over 8 years): $172,833

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Director	$165,388
Intermediate Level Operating Room Director	$166,702
Senior Level Operating Room Director	$168,454
Specialist Level Operating Room Director	$170,643
Expert Level Operating Room Director	$172,833

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

District of Columbia: $191,810.
California: $191,083.
Massachusetts: $188,536.

District of Columbia $191,810 California $191,083 Massachusetts $188,536 Washington $187,843 New Jersey $187,774 Alaska $187,531 Connecticut $185,141 New York $184,170

Hawaii $181,069 Rhode Island $179,614 Maryland $178,627 Minnesota $177,275 Colorado $176,756 Illinois $176,583 Oregon $175,924 Delaware $175,439

New Hampshire $175,134 Virginia $174,452 Pennsylvania $172,459 Nevada $171,455 North Dakota $171,125 Michigan $170,606 Wisconsin $170,415 Vermont $170,034

Texas $168,977 Maine $168,908 Arizona $168,804 Ohio $168,683 Georgia $167,089 Indiana $166,292 Wyoming $166,136 Utah $165,894

Iowa $165,790 Kansas $164,958 Louisiana $164,716 North Carolina $164,629 Missouri $164,594 Florida $163,919 Montana $163,555 Nebraska $163,208

Kentucky $163,018 South Carolina $162,325 Tennessee $161,892 Idaho $161,719 New Mexico $160,454 Oklahoma $160,177 Alabama $159,155 South Dakota $157,440

Arkansas $156,504 West Virginia $156,002 Mississippi $154,495

Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Directors

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: $181,572
Little Creek: $179,891
Magnolia: $180,636

Lincoln, DE $181,572 Little Creek, DE $179,891 Magnolia, DE $180,636 Milford, DE $181,572 Marydel, DE $179,216 Millsboro, DE $181,572 Millville, DE $182,784 Milton, DE $181,572

Nassau, DE $181,572 Ocean View, DE $182,784 Rehoboth Beach, DE $182,784 Seaford, DE $179,666 Selbyville, DE $182,784 Smyrna, DE $179,008 Viola, DE $180,636 Woodside, DE $180,117

Bear, DE $177,691 Newark, DE $177,761 Claymont, DE $177,899 Delaware City, DE $177,761 Hockessin, DE $177,899 Kirkwood, DE $177,761 Middletown, DE $178,644 Montchanin, DE $177,899

New Castle, DE $177,899 Odessa, DE $178,887 Port Penn, DE $177,275 Rockland, DE $177,899 Saint Georges, DE $177,761 Townsend, DE $178,627 Winterthur, DE $177,899 Lewes, DE $181,572

Wilmington, DE $177,899 Dover, DE $179,805 Dover Afb, DE $180,221 Bethany Beach, DE $182,784 Bethel, DE $179,666 Bridgeville, DE $181,572 Camden Wyoming, DE $179,995 Cheswold, DE $179,389

Clayton, DE $178,939 Dagsboro, DE $182,784 Delmar, DE $179,666 Ellendale, DE $181,572 Felton, DE $181,572 Fenwick Island, DE $182,784 Frankford, DE $182,784 Frederica, DE $181,572

Georgetown, DE $181,572 Greenwood, DE $181,572 Harbeson, DE $181,572 Harrington, DE $181,572 Hartly, DE $178,852 Houston, DE $181,572 Kenton, DE $178,939 Laurel, DE $179,666

Yorklyn, DE $177,899

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

Understanding how an Operating Room Director'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

$161,009

Average $175,439/year

$190,030

$13,417

Average $14,620/month

$15,836

$3,096

Average $3,374/week

$3,654

$77

Average $84/hour

$91

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$190,030	$15,836	$3,654	$91
Average	$175,439	$14,620	$3,374	$84
25th Percentile	$161,009	$13,417	$3,096	$77

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