What to Pay an Operating Room Registered Nurse in Phoenix, AZ (2026)
How to set your OR RN pay range in Phoenix
Three pay positions, modeled against current Phoenix market data. Pick the one that matches your comp philosophy and the role's strategic value.
OR RN salary percentile distribution in Phoenix, AZ
Where the Phoenix market actually sits for OR RN base pay.
Most Phoenix employers building a range for this role anchor the midpoint to the market median ($118,000) and set range width at 30–35% — a min of $102,000 and a max of $135,000. This keeps the band wide enough for experience-based progression without concentrating range penetration at the cap.
Arizona pay transparency compliance for OR RN job postings
What you must post when hiring a OR RN in Arizona.
For a OR RN role in Phoenix, a compliant good-faith range looks like $102,000 to $135,000. No statutory requirement applies, but if you disclose voluntarily, post a good-faith range of $102,000–$135,000 rather than a single number — it screens out misaligned candidates and reduces offer-stage fallout.
Top OR RN employers in Phoenix — who you're competing against
Top healthcare employers hiring OR RNs in the Phoenix metro and what they're posting.
| Employer | Type | Disclosed Range | Sign-on Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banner Health | Health system | $115K–$148K | Very common ($15K–$25K) |
| HonorHealth | Health system | $112K–$145K | Common ($10K–$18K) |
| Mayo Clinic Arizona | Specialty academic | $118K–$150K | Common ($8K–$15K) |
| Dignity Health AZ / CommonSpirit | Health system | $108K–$140K | Very common ($12K–$22K) |
| Surgical Care Affiliates (ASCs) | Ambulatory surgery centers | $102K–$130K | Common ($8K–$15K) |
OR RN talent supply and hiring difficulty in Phoenix
How hard is it to fill a OR RN role in Phoenix.
Skill premiums OR RN candidates command in Phoenix, AZ
| Skill / Credential | Pay Premium | Demand Signal |
|---|---|---|
| CNOR | +8–12% on base | Standard |
| Cardiothoracic OR (Banner/Mayo) | +8–12% | Very high |
| Orthopedic OR | +6–10% | High — snowbird-driven |
| Robotic surgery cert | +6–10% | Growing |
OR RN total compensation in Phoenix — what candidates expect beyond base
Total rewards mix for OR RNs in Phoenix. "Prevalence" reflects share of Phoenix disclosed-range postings including each element.
| Component | Typical Value | Prevalence in Phoenix Postings |
|---|---|---|
| Base salary | $118,000 (median) | 100% |
| Call pay (standby + callback) | $5–$10/hr standby + 1.5–2× hourly | ~95% |
| Sign-on bonus | $12,000–$25,000 | ~82% |
| CNOR certification pay | +8–12% on base | ~74% |
| Relocation package | $6,000–$12,000 | ~38% |
| Estimated total comp benchmark | ~$155K–$185K | — |
Shift differentials and sign-on bonuses are typically table stakes rather than differentiators. Tuition reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge programs is increasingly the lever that wins competitive offers, particularly for early-career candidates.
OR RN pay by setting in Phoenix — SNF, hospital, clinic, home health
Where the OR RN range splits by employer type in the Phoenix metro.
| Setting | Median | Competitive Range | Hiring Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| General OR | $114,000 | $102K–$132K | Very high |
| Cardiothoracic OR (Banner/Mayo) | $124,000 | $110K–$142K | Very high |
| Neurosurgery OR | $122,000 | $108K–$140K | Very high |
| Orthopedic OR (snowbird-driven) | $120,000 | $108K–$138K | Very high |
| Ambulatory surgery center | $106,000 | $95K–$122K | Tight |
OR RN salary in Phoenix vs. other Arizona and nearby metros
What you'd pay if you hired in a nearby metro instead.
| Location | Median Base | vs. Phoenix | Hiring Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix–Mesa–Scottsdale, AZ | $118,000 | — | Tight |
| Las Vegas–Henderson–Paradise, NV | $108,000 | −8.5% | Tight |
| Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO | $120,000 | +1.7% | Very tight |
| Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim, CA | $150,000 | +27.1% | Very tight |
| Arizona statewide | $108,000 | −8.5% | — |
| U.S. national | $106,000 | — | — |
FAQ: hiring a Operating Room Registered Nurse in Phoenix, AZ
Related OR RN pay benchmarks — Arizona metros and nearby nursing roles
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Data refreshed May 15, 2026. Next scheduled update: August 15, 2026.
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