The median Scrub Nurse salary is $75.60 per hour, or $157,248 per year, based on 297 job postings across 25 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$75.60
Median hourly
$157,248
Annual salary
$64-$95
Pay range
25
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Scrub Nurse earns $75.60/hr, with most posted roles landing between $70.15 and $84.17/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +10.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Palo Alto, CALIFORNIA is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Machias, MAINE 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
+10.5%
Current median: $75.30/hr
Prior period: $68.15/hr
Job openings
-35.6%
47 recent postings
Previous period: 73 postings
Daily pay signal
$57.95/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Scrub 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 $75.30/hr, up from $68.15/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
$63.53
$132,142/yr
Median
$75.60
$157,248/yr
Top earners
$94.80
$197,184/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $75.29/hr | 46 |
Mar 2026 | $68.27/hr | 74 |
Feb 2026 | $80.42/hr | 80 |
Jan 2026 | $80.61/hr | 12 |
Dec 2025 | $80.06/hr | 31 |
Nov 2025 | $77.48/hr | 54 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$82.75
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Estimated from national data
~$66.46
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Estimated from national data
~$85.79
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Estimated from national data
~$64.52
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36 postings · 22 companies
$79.15
$76-$104
13 postings · 10 companies
$71.15
$71-$73
Estimated from national data
~$82.89
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Estimated from national data
~$84.88
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Estimated from national data
~$74.67
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Estimated from national data
~$77.88
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Estimated from national data
~$69.43
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Estimated from national data
~$67.15
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Estimated from national data
~$84.30
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Estimated from national data
~$68.70
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Estimated from national data
~$64.99
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Estimated from national data
~$83.96
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Estimated from national data
~$71.36
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Estimated from national data
~$64.90
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Estimated from national data
~$80.69
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28 postings · 27 companies
$66.66
$64-$69
Estimated from national data
~$78.55
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Estimated from national data
~$74.72
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Estimated from national data
~$72.43
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Estimated from national data
~$80.55
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Estimated from national data
~$81.08
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Estimated from national data
~$76.98
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Estimated from national data
~$73.42
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Estimated from national data
~$73.32
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Estimated from national data
~$80.84
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Estimated from national data
~$67.75
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19 postings · 17 companies
$80.50
$79-$82
Estimated from national data
~$76.28
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49 postings · 37 companies
$73.50
$71-$77
Estimated from national data
~$73.54
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12 postings · 12 companies
$70.03
$66-$72
Estimated from national data
~$75.11
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Estimated from national data
~$74.07
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20 postings · 20 companies
$70.18
$66-$71
Estimated from national data
~$74.68
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Estimated from national data
~$70.47
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Estimated from national data
~$76.81
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Estimated from national data
~$71.56
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Estimated from national data
~$65.60
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Estimated from national data
~$73.47
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Estimated from national data
~$76.04
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Estimated from national data
~$69.37
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75 postings · 30 companies
$87.72
$85-$93
18 postings · 18 companies
$73.13
$71-$75
Estimated from national data
~$65.49
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Estimated from national data
~$71.21
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Estimated from national data
~$82.24
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Scrub Nurse salaries.
Palo Alto
California · 11 postings
$103.50/hr
Falls Church
Virginia · 74 postings
$87.79/hr
Jersey City
New Jersey · 16 postings
$80.50/hr
Rochester
New York · 13 postings
$78.39/hr
San Francisco
California · 19 postings
$77.15/hr
Machias
Maine · 25 postings
$66.50/hr
Bismarck
North Dakota · 12 postings
$70.03/hr
Portland
Oregon · 19 postings
$70.19/hr
Glenwood Springs
Colorado · 13 postings
$71.15/hr
Albany
New York · 29 postings
$72.53/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Scrub Nurse positions.
Stanford Health Care
13 postings
$103.50/hr
Ghr Healthcare
8 postings
$87.35/hr
Olaro
9 postings
$86.23/hr
Voca Healthcare
6 postings
$85.27/hr
5 postings
$83.90/hr
Tnaa Totalmed Rn
8 postings
$70.74/hr
Genie Healthcare
6 postings
$72.22/hr
Idr Healthcare
9 postings
$72.25/hr
Ghr Healthcare - Ph Division
7 postings
$73.44/hr
Medical Solutions
5 postings
$73.95/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Cvor Scrub Rn | 29 | $72.53/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Or Scrub Rn | 25 | $76.72/hr |
| Operating Room Rn (circulation & Scrub) | 24 | $66.50/hr |
| Cvor Rn Scrub And Circulate | 22 | $87.62/hr |
| Cvor Scrub And Circulate Rn | 20 | $87.68/hr |
| Cvor Scrub Circulator Rn | 19 | $70.19/hr |
| Cardiovascular Or Rn – Scrub & Circulate | 18 | $89.24/hr |
| Operating Room Circulator & Scrub Rn | 18 | $73.13/hr |
| Operating Room Rn (scrub & Circulate) | 18 | $76.98/hr |
| Operating Room Rn (circulator & Scrub) | 15 | $80.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Scrub Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Scrub Nurse salary is $75.60 per hour, or $157,248 annually. Pay ranges from $63.53/hr (10th percentile) to $94.80/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 297 job postings, the highest paying states for Scrub Nurses include Virginia, New Jersey, California. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 297 Scrub Nurse job postings across 25 states, from 87 different healthcare employers.
Scrub 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.
Scrub Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 10.5%.
Scrub Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $8.57 to $19.20 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Palo Alto offer $103.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $66.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Scrub Nurses typically earn around $63.53 to $70.15 per hour ($132,142 to $145,912 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $75.60/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 297 active postings with listed compensation for Scrub 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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