Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Downey, CA

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,936/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Downey, CA is $2,936 per week. This is 24% higher than the US average of $2,234.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 1,048 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,936/week

Downey, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,234/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,668/week

This is 7% lower than the Downey average of $2,854.

Torrance, California

$2,285/week

This is 25% lower than the Downey average of $2,854.

Bakersfield, California

$2,513/week

This is 14% lower than the Downey average of $2,854.

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

Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,002 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,463) and Orange, California ($3,425). Orange, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,180. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,936 per week — Stockton, California pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
Santa Clara, California$3,463$3,463
Orange, California$3,425$4,180

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

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