Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Ankeny, IA

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Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,628/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Ankeny, IA is $2,628 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,248.

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Based on 308 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Ankeny, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,628/week

Ankeny, IA

14% higher than the US average.

$2,248/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Ankeny Compare to Other Cities

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Des Moines, Iowa

$2,375/week

This is 18% higher than the Ankeny average of $1,941.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,232/week

This is 13% higher than the Ankeny average of $1,941.

Washington, Missouri

$1,848/week

This is 5% lower than the Ankeny average of $1,941.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,905 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,794) and Council Bluffs, Iowa ($2,658). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,590. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,628 per week — Des Moines, Iowa pays 11% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa	$2,905	$3,590
Iowa City, Iowa	$2,794	$3,080
Council Bluffs, Iowa	$2,658	$2,863
Cedar Rapids, Iowa	$2,586	$3,089

Last updated on November 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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