Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,002/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,002 per week. This is 29% lower than the Illinois average of $2,581.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,002/week

Chicago, IL

20% lower than the US average.

$2,581/week

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$2,396/week

United States

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

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Elgin, Illinois

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Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,233/week

This is 30% lower than the Chicago average of $2,902.

Kalamazoo, Michigan

$2,326/week

This is 25% lower than the Chicago average of $2,902.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Peoria, Illinois$3,476$3,606
Springfield, Illinois$2,702$2,702
Carbondale, Illinois$2,686$2,686
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,233$2,233
Moline, Illinois$2,227$2,227
Urbana, Illinois$2,153$2,365
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare$2,793$2,940
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,713$2,856
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,646$2,646
First Connect Health$2,002$2,002

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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