Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,900/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,900 per week. This is 19% higher than the US average of $2,358.
Last updated on April 6, 2026. Based on 574 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,900/week
California
19% higher than the US average.
$2,358/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| San Ramon, California | $3,634 | $3,634 |
| Stockton, California | $3,632 | $4,002 |
| Madera, California | $3,549 | $3,803 |
| La Mesa, California | $3,355 | $3,355 |
| Lancaster, California | $3,344 | $3,523 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,873 | $5,080 |
| Washington | $2,495 | $3,595 |
| Wyoming | $2,411 | $3,234 |
| Montana | $2,389 | $2,686 |
| Idaho | $2,367 | $3,000 |
| New Mexico | $2,328 | $2,750 |
| Colorado | $2,260 | $3,200 |
| Nevada | $2,242 | $3,573 |
| Arizona | $2,117 | $3,030 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| ShareSTAFF | $4,017 | $4,639 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $4,002 | $4,002 |
| The Judge Group | $3,944 | $3,944 |
| Epic Travel Staffing | $3,690 | $3,690 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,593 | $3,593 |
| DayOne Staffing, Inc. | $3,566 | $3,566 |
| Voca Healthcare | $3,522 | $3,778 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $3,519 | $3,519 |
| Formation, Inc. | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Encompass Healthcare Staffing | $3,487 | $3,523 |
Last updated on April 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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