Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,203/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Detroit, MI is $2,203 per week. This is 12% lower than the Michigan average of $2,478.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 154 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$2,203/week

Detroit, MI

2% lower than the US average.

$2,478/week

Michigan

9% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Pontiac, Michigan

$2,449/week

This is 17% higher than the Detroit average of $2,033.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

$2,586/week

This is 21% higher than the Detroit average of $2,033.

Toledo, Ohio

$2,253/week

This is 10% higher than the Detroit average of $2,033.

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Michigan pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Lansing, Michigan pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,386 per week, followed by Gaylord, Michigan ($3,239) and Ann Arbor, Michigan ($2,970). Lansing, Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,890. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,203 per week — Lansing, Michigan pays 54% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lansing, Michigan$3,386$3,890
Gaylord, Michigan$3,239$3,492
Ann Arbor, Michigan$2,970$3,656
Iron Mountain, Michigan$2,758$3,136
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Detroit?

Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,093 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,465) and Med Ninjas ($2,442). Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,107. For comparison, the Detroit, MI average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,203 per week — Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) pays 40% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$3,093$3,107
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,465$2,465
Med Ninjas$2,442$2,530
Pluto Healthcare$2,346$2,346
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,287$2,457
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,285$2,448
PRIDE Health$2,275$2,429
PRN Healthcare$2,264$2,264
The Good Life MedStaff$2,256$2,403
Care Career$2,246$2,418

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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