The median Circulating Nurse salary is $73.68 per hour, or $153,244 per year, based on 310 job postings across 35 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$73.68
Median hourly
$153,244
Annual salary
$66-$82
Pay range
35
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Circulating Nurse earns $73.68/hr, with most posted roles landing between $71.28 and $77.04/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +18% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Livingston, NEW JERSEY is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Newberg, OREGON sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+18%
Current median: $83.67/hr
Prior period: $70.88/hr
Job openings
-20%
48 recent postings
Previous period: 60 postings
Daily pay signal
$35.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Circulating Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $83.67/hr, up from $70.88/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$66.43
$138,174/yr
Median
$73.68
$153,244/yr
Top earners
$82.18
$170,934/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $83.67/hr | 42 |
Mar 2026 | $71.30/hr | 66 |
Feb 2026 | $72.20/hr | 28 |
Jan 2026 | $72.15/hr | 27 |
Dec 2025 | $75.15/hr | 110 |
Nov 2025 | $74.70/hr | 37 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$71.01
—
Estimated from national data
~$83.38
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12 postings · 12 companies
$72.83
$72-$74
Estimated from national data
~$86.17
—
20 postings · 18 companies
$73.86
$68-$80
Estimated from national data
~$66.73
—
12 postings · 12 companies
$78.42
$74-$81
Estimated from national data
~$84.11
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Estimated from national data
~$70.51
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Estimated from national data
~$66.10
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Estimated from national data
~$80.17
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Estimated from national data
~$84.07
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Estimated from national data
~$73.15
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Estimated from national data
~$67.80
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43 postings · 23 companies
$71.03
$69-$72
Estimated from national data
~$71.17
—
Estimated from national data
~$65.73
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Estimated from national data
~$86.56
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Estimated from national data
~$80.68
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Estimated from national data
~$82.87
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Estimated from national data
~$77.74
—
Estimated from national data
~$82.31
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Estimated from national data
~$71.56
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Estimated from national data
~$80.54
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Estimated from national data
~$78.27
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Estimated from national data
~$76.15
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47 postings · 45 companies
$76.15
$74-$80
Estimated from national data
~$72.46
—
Estimated from national data
~$75.29
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5 postings · 4 companies
$73.00
$72-$75
31 postings · 25 companies
$86.72
$85-$88
Estimated from national data
~$78.27
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Estimated from national data
~$79.35
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Estimated from national data
~$86.55
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7 postings · 7 companies
$75.65
$74-$76
Estimated from national data
~$84.84
—
Estimated from national data
~$73.21
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27 postings · 18 companies
$73.70
$71-$76
Estimated from national data
~$79.91
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Estimated from national data
~$75.66
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Estimated from national data
~$67.26
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60 postings · 22 companies
$73.20
$71-$76
Estimated from national data
~$65.47
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Estimated from national data
~$84.82
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Estimated from national data
~$85.77
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Estimated from national data
~$80.11
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Estimated from national data
~$77.02
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Estimated from national data
~$78.22
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Estimated from national data
~$73.00
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10 postings · 8 companies
$73.72
$73-$75
Estimated from national data
~$70.50
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Circulating Nurse salaries.
Livingston
New Jersey · 31 postings
$86.72/hr
San Rafael
California · 11 postings
$79.72/hr
Farmington
Connecticut · 11 postings
$78.65/hr
Havre
Montana · 47 postings
$76.15/hr
Hermiston
Oregon · 14 postings
$75.64/hr
Newberg
Oregon · 13 postings
$70.55/hr
Indianapolis
Indiana · 43 postings
$71.03/hr
Fort Defiance
Arizona · 11 postings
$73.00/hr
Rapid City
South Dakota · 60 postings
$73.20/hr
Marshfield
Wisconsin · 10 postings
$73.72/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Circulating Nurse positions.
Ghr Healthcare
5 postings
$80.50/hr
14 postings
$78.08/hr
Idr Healthcare
8 postings
$77.65/hr
Wellspring Nurse Source
9 postings
$76.70/hr
Triage Staffing
6 postings
$76.31/hr
Prime Staffing
5 postings
$70.55/hr
American Traveler
8 postings
$71.00/hr
Pride Health
7 postings
$71.53/hr
Uniti Med
5 postings
$72.20/hr
Gqr Healthcare
5 postings
$72.20/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Room Circulating Rn | 122 | $74.20/hr |
| Cvor Circulating Registered Nurse | 74 | $72.83/hr |
| Orthopedic Or Circulating Rn | 31 | $72.65/hr |
| Operating Room Circulating Rn – Neuro, Spine, Ortho & Davinci | 10 | $78.42/hr |
| Or Circulating Nurse – Orthopedics (mako Robotics) | 9 | $75.70/hr |
| Or Circulating Rn | 8 | $74.61/hr |
| Perioperative Or Circulating Rn | 6 | $75.64/hr |
| Operating Room Circulating Nurse | 6 | $44.00/hr |
| Operating Room Circulating Rn (robotics & Neuro/ortho) | 6 | $74.65/hr |
| Or Circulating Nurse | 6 | $53.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Circulating Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Circulating Nurse salary is $73.68 per hour, or $153,244 annually. Pay ranges from $66.43/hr (10th percentile) to $82.18/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 310 job postings, the highest paying states for Circulating Nurses include New Jersey, Connecticut, Montana. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 310 Circulating Nurse job postings across 35 states, from 97 different healthcare employers.
Circulating Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Circulating Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 18%.
Circulating Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.36 to $8.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Livingston offer $86.72/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $70.55/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Circulating Nurses typically earn around $66.43 to $71.28 per hour ($138,174 to $148,262 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $73.68/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 310 active postings with listed compensation for Circulating Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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