Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Ames, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,535/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Ames, IA is $2,535 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,181.
Last updated on September 4, 2026. Based on 533 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Ames, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,535/week
Ames, IA
14% higher than the US average.
$2,181/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Ames Compare to Other Cities
Boone, Iowa
$2,303/week
This is 9% higher than the Ames average of $2,104.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,227/week
This is 6% higher than the Ames average of $2,104.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,184/week
This is 4% higher than the Ames average of $2,104.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Boone, Iowa | $2,735 | $2,967 |
| Council Bluffs, Iowa | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,657 | $3,825 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,538 | $2,556 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,528 | $2,736 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,508 | $2,925 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,503 | $2,800 |
Last updated on September 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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