What are the main factors that influence a 68D Operating Room Specialist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for 68D Operating Room Specialist?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for 68D Operating Room Specialist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change A 68D Operating Room Specialist's salary?

A 68D Operating Room Specialist's salary grows with experience: starting around $80,682 for beginners, reaching about $83,754 at mid-level, and approach $88,061 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a 68D Operating Room Specialist?

68D Operating Room Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for 68D Operating Room Specialist roles are District of Columbia $101,838, California $101,451, Massachusetts $100,099. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of 68D Operating Room Specialist roles make?

Salaries for 68D Operating Room Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Operating Room Director: $173,416; Operating Room Manager: $110,096; Operating Room Specialist: $91,251; Rn Operating Room: $89,242; Operating Room Aide: $89,042.

68D Operating Room Specialist Salary in New Mexico

How much does a 68D Operating Room Specialist make in New Mexico? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for a 68D Operating Room Specialist in New Mexico is $85,190 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $41.

However, a 68D Operating Room Specialist's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $104,941
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $77,792 to $95,528
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $71,057

10% $71,057

50% (Median) $85,190

90% $104,941

68D Operating Room Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,528	$7,961	$1,837	$46
Average	$85,190	$7,099	$1,638	$41
25th Percentile	$77,792	$6,483	$1,496	$37

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Key Factors That Influence 68D Operating Room Specialist Salaries

A 68D Operating Room Specialist'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 68D Operating Room Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a 68D Operating Room Specialist'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): $80,682
Early Career (1-2 years): $80,896
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $83,754
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $87,774
Expert (over 8 years): $88,061

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Entry Level 68D Operating Room Specialist	less than 1 year	$80,682
Early Career Level 68D Operating Room Specialist	1-2 years	$80,896
Mid-Level Level 68D Operating Room Specialist	2-4 years	$83,754
Senior-Level Level 68D Operating Room Specialist	5-8 years	$87,774
Expert Level 68D Operating Room Specialist	over 8 years	$88,061

How Do 68D Operating Room Specialist 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 68D Operating Room Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $101,838.
California: $101,451.
Massachusetts: $100,099.

District of Columbia $101,838 California $101,451 Massachusetts $100,099 Washington $99,731 New Jersey $99,695 Alaska $99,566 Connecticut $98,297 New York $97,781

Hawaii $96,135 Rhode Island $95,362 Maryland $94,838 Minnesota $94,121 Colorado $93,845 Illinois $93,753 Oregon $93,403 Delaware $93,146

New Hampshire $92,984 Virginia $92,622 Pennsylvania $91,564 Nevada $91,030 North Dakota $90,856 Michigan $90,580 Wisconsin $90,478 Vermont $90,276

Texas $89,715 Maine $89,678 Arizona $89,623 Ohio $89,559 Georgia $88,712 Indiana $88,289 Wyoming $88,207 Utah $88,078

Iowa $88,023 Kansas $87,581 Louisiana $87,452 North Carolina $87,406 Missouri $87,388 Florida $87,029 Montana $86,836 Nebraska $86,652

Kentucky $86,551 South Carolina $86,183 Tennessee $85,953 Idaho $85,861 New Mexico $85,190 Oklahoma $85,043 Alabama $84,500 South Dakota $83,589

Arkansas $83,093 West Virginia $82,826 Mississippi $82,026

Top Paying Cities for 68D Operating Room Specialist

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:

Algodones: $86,097
Belen: $85,617
Bernalillo: $86,249

Algodones, NM $86,097

Belen, NM $85,617

Bernalillo, NM $86,249

Bluewater, NM $84,438

Bosque, NM $84,988

Casa Blanca, NM $85,181

Cedar Crest, NM $86,321

Cedarvale, NM $82,936

Cerrillos, NM $86,159

Claunch, NM $82,629

Coyote, NM $84,890

Cuba, NM $84,754

Cubero, NM $85,369

Edgewood, NM $85,936

Estancia, NM $84,911

Gallina, NM $84,446

Counselor, NM $84,498

Grants, NM $84,342

Milan, NM $84,679

Isleta, NM $86,397

Jarales, NM $85,535

Jemez Pueblo, NM $85,683

Jemez Springs, NM $85,419

Laguna, NM $85,787

La Jara, NM $84,659

La Joya, NM $84,463

Lindrith, NM $84,361

Los Lunas, NM $86,071

Mcintosh, NM $85,378

Pueblo Of Acoma, NM $84,810

Moriarty, NM $85,091

Mountainair, NM $84,173

Nageezi, NM $84,386

New Laguna, NM $85,328

Paguate, NM $85,386

Pena Blanca, NM $86,339

Peralta, NM $86,207

Placitas, NM $86,251

Ponderosa, NM $85,574

Prewitt, NM $84,413

Regina, NM $84,471

Sandia Park, NM $86,104

Corrales, NM $86,429

San Fidel, NM $84,868

San Rafael, NM $84,506

Santo Domingo Pueblo, NM $86,105

San Ysidro, NM $85,989

Stanley, NM $85,079

Tijeras, NM $86,115

Tome, NM $85,956

Torreon, NM $85,670

Veguita, NM $84,982

Willard, NM $84,022

Youngsville, NM $84,914

Bosque Farms, NM $86,365

Clines Corners, NM $84,565

Cochiti Pueblo, NM $86,170

Cochiti Lake, NM $86,282

Albuquerque, NM $86,477

Kirtland Afb, NM $86,477

Rio Rancho, NM $86,336

Gallup, NM $84,535

Brimhall, NM $84,296

Church Rock, NM $84,335

Continental Divide, NM $84,275

Crownpoint, NM $84,345

Fence Lake, NM $83,969

Fort Wingate, NM $84,306

Gamerco, NM $84,447

Mentmore, NM $84,317

Mexican Springs, NM $84,307

Ramah, NM $84,152

Rehoboth, NM $84,363

Thoreau, NM $84,367

Tohatchi, NM $84,290

Vanderwagen, NM $84,307

Zuni, NM $84,287

Navajo, NM $84,401

Jamestown, NM $84,192

Pinehill, NM $84,087

Sheep Springs, NM $84,381

Smith Lake, NM $84,696

Yatahey, NM $84,351

Farmington, NM $84,757

Aztec, NM $84,913

Blanco, NM $84,516

Bloomfield, NM $84,416

Flora Vista, NM $84,844

Fruitland, NM $84,313

Kirtland, NM $84,845

La Plata, NM $84,875

Navajo Dam, NM $84,837

Shiprock, NM $84,720

Waterflow, NM $84,677

Newcomb, NM $84,330

Sanostee, NM $84,383

Santa Fe, NM $86,919

Abiquiu, NM $84,541

Alcalde, NM $86,014

Amalia, NM $84,413

Arroyo Hondo, NM $84,294

Arroyo Seco, NM $84,391

Canjilon, NM $84,280

Canones, NM $85,048

Carson, NM $84,617

Cebolla, NM $84,330

Cerro, NM $84,355

Chama, NM $84,700

Chamisal, NM $85,786

Chimayo, NM $86,388

Cordova, NM $86,242

Costilla, NM $84,767

Taos Ski Valley, NM $84,124

Dixon, NM $85,704

Dulce, NM $84,698

El Prado, NM $84,466

El Rito, NM $84,853

Embudo, NM $85,263

Espanola, NM $86,283

Glorieta, NM $86,584

Hernandez, NM $85,481

Ilfeld, NM $85,785

La Madera, NM $84,704

Lamy, NM $86,254

Llano, NM $85,612

Los Alamos, NM $86,458

White Rock, NM $86,621

Medanales, NM $85,576

Ojo Caliente, NM $85,073

Los Ojos, NM $84,492

Pecos, NM $86,315

Penasco, NM $85,294

Petaca, NM $84,202

Questa, NM $84,444

Ranchos De Taos, NM $84,889

Red River, NM $84,203

Ribera, NM $84,745

Rowe, NM $85,866

San Cristobal, NM $84,200

San Jose, NM $85,654

Ohkay Owingeh, NM $86,073

Santa Cruz, NM $86,359

Serafina, NM $84,530

Taos, NM $84,417

Tererro, NM $86,591

Tesuque, NM $86,919

Tierra Amarilla, NM $84,417

Trampas, NM $85,224

Tres Piedras, NM $84,179

Truchas, NM $86,001

Vadito, NM $85,181

Valdez, NM $84,264

Vallecitos, NM $84,197

Velarde, NM $85,574

Villanueva, NM $84,581

Spaceport City, NM $82,856

Las Vegas, NM $83,863

Angel Fire, NM $84,111

Anton Chico, NM $83,718

Buena Vista, NM $84,487

Chacon, NM $84,547

Cimarron, NM $83,979

Cleveland, NM $85,147

Eagle Nest, NM $84,043

Guadalupita, NM $84,417

Holman, NM $84,929

La Loma, NM $83,577

Maxwell, NM $84,008

Miami, NM $83,827

Mills, NM $83,529

Montezuma, NM $85,579

Mora, NM $85,266

Mosquero, NM $83,456

Ocate, NM $83,918

Ojo Feliz, NM $84,138

Rainsville, NM $84,507

Raton, NM $84,219

Rociada, NM $85,622

Roy, NM $83,547

Sapello, NM $84,879

Solano, NM $83,445

Springer, NM $83,790

Ute Park, NM $84,019

Valmora, NM $83,793

Wagon Mound, NM $83,697

Watrous, NM $83,821

Socorro, NM $83,627

Aragon, NM $83,880

Datil, NM $83,534

Lemitar, NM $84,016

Luna, NM $84,029

Magdalena, NM $83,541

Pie Town, NM $83,819

Polvadera, NM $84,218

Quemado, NM $83,993

Reserve, NM $83,842

San Acacia, NM $84,357

San Antonio, NM $83,164

Truth Or Consequences, NM $83,147

Arrey, NM $83,133

Caballo, NM $83,190

Derry, NM $82,767

Elephant Butte, NM $83,363

Garfield, NM $82,527

Hatch, NM $81,204

Monticello, NM $83,142

Rincon, NM $80,737

Salem, NM $82,269

Williamsburg, NM $83,252

Winston, NM $83,203

Las Cruces, NM $79,680

White Sands Missile Range, NM $79,941

Santa Teresa, NM $80,523

Playas, NM $83,531

Animas, NM $83,736

Anthony, NM $80,503

Arenas Valley, NM $83,588

Bayard, NM $83,511

Berino, NM $80,138

Buckhorn, NM $83,598

Santa Clara, NM $83,657

Chamberino, NM $80,222

Cliff, NM $83,501

Columbus, NM $83,277

Deming, NM $83,296

Dona Ana, NM $79,683

Fairacres, NM $79,921

Faywood, NM $83,257

Fort Bayard, NM $83,577

Gila, NM $83,378

Glenwood, NM $83,443

Hachita, NM $83,277

Hanover, NM $83,294

Hillsboro, NM $83,124

Hurley, NM $83,455

La Mesa, NM $81,204

Lordsburg, NM $83,470

Mesilla, NM $79,682

Mesilla Park, NM $79,690

Mesquite, NM $79,758

Mimbres, NM $83,360

Mule Creek, NM $83,586

Organ, NM $79,732

Pinos Altos, NM $83,499

Radium Springs, NM $79,714

Redrock, NM $83,287

Rodeo, NM $83,842

San Miguel, NM $79,728

Silver City, NM $83,500

Sunland Park, NM $80,094

Tyrone, NM $83,748

Vado, NM $79,791

Chaparral, NM $80,797

Clovis, NM $83,340

Cannon Afb, NM $83,156

Broadview, NM $83,097

Causey, NM $82,955

Crossroads, NM $82,758

Dora, NM $83,152

Elida, NM $82,807

Floyd, NM $83,008

Fort Sumner, NM $82,941

Grady, NM $83,176

House, NM $83,110

Kenna, NM $82,808

Lingo, NM $82,949

Melrose, NM $83,124

Milnesand, NM $82,774

Pep, NM $82,888

Portales, NM $83,191

Rogers, NM $82,911

Saint Vrain, NM $83,177

Taiban, NM $82,912

Texico, NM $83,209

Yeso, NM $82,612

Roswell, NM $82,707

Artesia, NM $82,871

Caprock, NM $82,703

Carlsbad, NM $82,925

Dexter, NM $82,766

Eunice, NM $82,999

Hagerman, NM $82,808

Hobbs, NM $83,120

Hope, NM $82,504

Jal, NM $82,901

Lake Arthur, NM $82,670

Lakewood, NM $82,794

Loco Hills, NM $82,946

Loving, NM $82,904

Lovington, NM $83,040

Mcdonald, NM $82,814

Malaga, NM $82,823

Maljamar, NM $82,742

Monument, NM $82,937

Tatum, NM $82,867

Whites City, NM $83,006

Carrizozo, NM $82,315

Alamogordo, NM $82,053

Alto, NM $82,327

Bent, NM $82,069

Capitan, NM $82,136

Cloudcroft, NM $82,060

Corona, NM $82,673

Encino, NM $83,337

Fort Stanton, NM $82,171

Glencoe, NM $82,112

High Rolls Mountain Park, NM $82,044

Holloman Air Force Base, NM $82,044

Hondo, NM $82,188

La Luz, NM $82,044

Lincoln, NM $81,948

Mayhill, NM $82,230

Mescalero, NM $82,081

Nogal, NM $82,433

Orogrande, NM $82,085

Picacho, NM $82,170

Pinon, NM $82,479

Ruidoso, NM $82,484

Ruidoso Downs, NM $82,372

Sacramento, NM $82,118

San Patricio, NM $82,215

Sunspot, NM $82,044

Timberon, NM $82,222

Tinnie, NM $82,122

Tularosa, NM $82,098

Vaughn, NM $83,002

Weed, NM $82,220

Tucumcari, NM $83,414

Amistad, NM $83,306

Bard, NM $83,173

Capulin, NM $84,115

Clayton, NM $83,468

Conchas Dam, NM $83,543

Cuervo, NM $83,141

Des Moines, NM $83,782

Folsom, NM $83,912

Garita, NM $83,383

Gladstone, NM $83,551

Grenville, NM $83,535

Logan, NM $83,411

Mcalister, NM $83,152

Nara Visa, NM $83,213

Newkirk, NM $83,305

Quay, NM $83,353

San Jon, NM $83,264

Santa Rosa, NM $83,353

Sedan, NM $83,382

Trementina, NM $83,379

68D Operating Room Specialist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For 68D Operating Room Specialist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 35% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Healthcare, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, 68D Operating Room Specialist positions in Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view 68D Operating Room Specialist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for a 68D Operating Room Specialist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$102,228	$49.0	20%

68D Operating Room Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a 68D Operating Room Specialist'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.

$77,792

Average $85,190/year

$95,528

$6,483

Average $7,099/month

$7,961

$1,496

Average $1,638/week

$1,837

$37

Average $41/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,528	$7,961	$1,837	$46
Average	$85,190	$7,099	$1,638	$41
25th Percentile	$77,792	$6,483	$1,496	$37

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