▼22%
$36.56
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$27.28
MEDIAN
$36.56
90%
$50.83
The average hourly pay for a Surgical Nurse is $36.56 in 2025
Hourly Rate
$27 - $51
Bonus
$983 - $11k
Profit Sharing
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$56k - $106k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Surgical Nurses?
What Do Surgical Nurses Do?
Surgical Nurse Tasks
- Conduct rounds, recording patient conditions and care provided.
- Administer medication and other medical care.
- Assess patients’ condition in surgical unit.
Find your market worth – how it works:
Common Health Benefits for a Surgical Nurse
Medical
84%
Dental
68%
Vision
66%
None
16%
Gender Breakdown for Surgical Nurses
Female
89.3%
Male
10.7%
This data is based on 28 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Surgical Nurses
What is the highest pay for Surgical Nurses?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Surgical Nurse is $50.83 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Surgical Nurses?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Surgical Nurse is $27.28 / hour
How can Surgical Nurses increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Surgical Nurse is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Surgical Nurse that oversees more junior Surgical Nurses, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.