Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,878/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,878 per week. This is equal to the California average

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 58 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,878/week

Bakersfield, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,888/week

California

24% higher than the US average.

$2,201/week

United States

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

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Lancaster, California

$3,183/week

This is 20% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,546.

Los Angeles, California

$2,496/week

This is 2% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,546.

San Diego, California

$2,529/week

This is 1% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,546.

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

Lakeport, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,900 per week, followed by Stockton, California ($3,739) and Petaluma, California ($3,343). Stockton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,878 per week — Lakeport, California pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lakeport, California$3,900$3,900
Stockton, California$3,739$4,002
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Lancaster, California$3,288$3,850
South San Francisco, California$3,275$3,316
Santa Clara, California$3,274$3,336
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?

Medlivo pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,208 per week, followed by Meda Health ($3,290) and Stability Healthcare ($2,937). For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,878 per week — Medlivo pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$4,208$4,208
Meda Health$3,290$3,290
Stability Healthcare$2,937$2,937
Bestica$2,901$2,901
LanceSoft$2,900$2,900
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,879$2,879
Slate Healthcare$2,878$3,093
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,875$2,875
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,858$2,858
Cross Country Nurses$2,830$2,830

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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