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

An Operating Room Assistant's salary grows with experience: starting around $53,938 for beginners, reaching about $59,150 at mid-level, and approach $59,799 for experts.

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

Operating Room Assistant salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Operating Room Assistant roles are District of Columbia $60,307, California $60,078, Massachusetts $59,277. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

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

Salaries for Operating Room Assistant level roles vary by specialization: Operating Room Director: $179,640; Assistant Nurse Manager Operating Room: $113,496; Operating Room Manager: $112,319; Surgical Assistant Operating Room: $107,185; Operating Room Specialist: $89,998.

Operating Room Assistant Salary in Delaware

How much does an Operating Room Assistant make in Delaware?

As of May 18, 2021, the average salary for an Operating Room Assistant in Delaware is $55,285 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $27.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,934
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $47,475 to $63,476
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $40,364

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Operating Room Assistant Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,476	$5,290	$1,221	$31
Average	$55,285	$4,607	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$47,475	$3,956	$913	$23

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Key Factors That Influence Operating Room Assistant Salaries

An Operating Room Assistant'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 Assistant Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Operating Room Assistant'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): $53,938
Early Career (1-2 years): $55,518
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $59,150
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $59,539
Expert (over 8 years): $59,799

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Operating Room Assistant	$53,938
Intermediate Level Operating Room Assistant	$55,518
Senior Level Operating Room Assistant	$59,150
Specialist Level Operating Room Assistant	$59,539
Expert Level Operating Room Assistant	$59,799

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

District of Columbia: $60,307.
California: $60,078.
Massachusetts: $59,277.

District of Columbia $60,307 California $60,078 Massachusetts $59,277 Washington $59,059 New Jersey $59,038 Alaska $58,961 Connecticut $58,210 New York $57,905

Hawaii $56,930 Rhode Island $56,472 Maryland $56,162 Minnesota $55,737 Colorado $55,573 Illinois $55,519 Oregon $55,312 Delaware $55,160

New Hampshire $55,064 Virginia $54,849 Pennsylvania $54,223 Nevada $53,907 North Dakota $53,803 Michigan $53,640 Wisconsin $53,580 Vermont $53,460

Texas $53,128 Maine $53,106 Arizona $53,073 Ohio $53,035 Georgia $52,534 Indiana $52,284 Wyoming $52,235 Utah $52,158

Iowa $52,126 Kansas $51,864 Louisiana $51,788 North Carolina $51,761 Missouri $51,750 Florida $51,537 Montana $51,423 Nebraska $51,314

Kentucky $51,254 South Carolina $51,036 Tennessee $50,900 Idaho $50,846 New Mexico $50,448 Oklahoma $50,361 Alabama $50,040 South Dakota $49,500

Arkansas $49,206 West Virginia $49,048 Mississippi $48,574

Top Paying Cities for Operating Room Assistants

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: $57,088
Little Creek: $56,559
Magnolia: $56,794

Lincoln, DE $57,088 Little Creek, DE $56,559 Magnolia, DE $56,794 Milford, DE $57,088 Marydel, DE $56,347 Millsboro, DE $57,088 Millville, DE $57,469 Milton, DE $57,088

Nassau, DE $57,088 Ocean View, DE $57,469 Rehoboth Beach, DE $57,469 Seaford, DE $56,489 Selbyville, DE $57,469 Smyrna, DE $56,282 Viola, DE $56,794 Woodside, DE $56,630

Bear, DE $55,868 Newark, DE $55,889 Claymont, DE $55,933 Delaware City, DE $55,889 Hockessin, DE $55,933 Kirkwood, DE $55,889 Middletown, DE $56,167 Montchanin, DE $55,933

New Castle, DE $55,933 Odessa, DE $56,243 Port Penn, DE $55,737 Rockland, DE $55,933 Saint Georges, DE $55,889 Townsend, DE $56,162 Winterthur, DE $55,933 Lewes, DE $57,088

Wilmington, DE $55,933 Dover, DE $56,532 Dover Afb, DE $56,663 Bethany Beach, DE $57,469 Bethel, DE $56,489 Bridgeville, DE $57,088 Camden Wyoming, DE $56,592 Cheswold, DE $56,401

Clayton, DE $56,260 Dagsboro, DE $57,469 Delmar, DE $56,489 Ellendale, DE $57,088 Felton, DE $57,088 Fenwick Island, DE $57,469 Frankford, DE $57,469 Frederica, DE $57,088

Georgetown, DE $57,088 Greenwood, DE $57,088 Harbeson, DE $57,088 Harrington, DE $57,088 Hartly, DE $56,233 Houston, DE $57,088 Kenton, DE $56,260 Laurel, DE $56,489

Yorklyn, DE $55,933

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

Understanding how an Operating Room Assistant'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 May 18, 2021

$47,475

Average $55,285/year

$63,476

$3,956

Average $4,607/month

$5,290

$913

Average $1,063/week

$1,221

$23

Average $27/hour

$31

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$63,476	$5,290	$1,221	$31
Average	$55,285	$4,607	$1,063	$27
25th Percentile	$47,475	$3,956	$913	$23

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