Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Dubuque, IA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,760/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Dubuque, IA is $2,760 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $2,578.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Dubuque, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,760/week
Dubuque, IA
20% higher than the US average.
$2,578/week
Iowa
14% higher than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Dubuque Compare to Other Cities
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,519/week
This is 14% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,170.
Iowa City, Iowa
$2,473/week
This is 12% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,170.
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,458/week
This is 12% higher than the Dubuque average of $2,170.
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Dubuque, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Boone, Iowa ($2,756) and Des Moines, Iowa ($2,744). Des Moines, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,218. For comparison, the Dubuque, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,760 per week, roughly in line with Dubuque, Iowa.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, Iowa | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Boone, Iowa | $2,756 | $2,925 |
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,744 | $3,218 |
| Iowa City, Iowa | $2,636 | $2,930 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,629 | $2,667 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Dubuque?
Trinity Health FirstChoice pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Medical Talent ($2,209). For comparison, the Dubuque, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,760 per week, roughly in line with Trinity Health FirstChoice.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,760 | $2,760 |
| Medical Talent | $2,209 | $2,218 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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