Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,463/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,463 per week. This is 6% lower than the Illinois average of $2,608.

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Based on 164 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,463/week

Chicago, IL

12% higher than the US average.

$2,608/week

Illinois

17% higher than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Oak Lawn, Illinois

$2,900/week

This is 19% higher than the Chicago average of $2,358.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,381/week

This is 1% higher than the Chicago average of $2,358.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,324/week

This is 2% lower than the Chicago average of $2,358.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Peoria, Illinois$3,239$4,066
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,919$3,271
Kankakee, Illinois$2,655$2,931
Springfield, Illinois$2,595$3,355
O'fallon, Illinois$2,491$2,491
Rockford, Illinois$2,484$3,525
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,238$3,238
LeaderStat$3,188$3,218
Access Healthcare$3,168$3,168
Talent4Health$3,122$3,122
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,118$3,118
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$3,114$3,114
American Traveler$3,070$3,070
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,891$2,891
Prime Staffing$2,812$3,180
Stability Healthcare$2,762$3,058

Last updated on May 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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