Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$1,984/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Hickory, NC is $1,984 per week. This is 7% lower than the North Carolina average of $2,127.

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 128 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,984/week

Hickory, NC

13% lower than the US average.

$2,127/week

North Carolina

5% lower than the US average.

$2,233/week

United States

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

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Concord, North Carolina

$2,050/week

This is 10% higher than the Hickory average of $1,852.

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

$2,112/week

This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $1,852.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,110/week

This is 12% higher than the Hickory average of $1,852.

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

Cary, North Carolina pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,847 per week, followed by Tarboro, North Carolina ($2,520) and Hendersonville, North Carolina ($2,335). Raleigh, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,051. For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $1,984 per week — Cary, North Carolina pays 43% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cary, North Carolina$2,847$2,847
Tarboro, North Carolina$2,520$2,520
Hendersonville, North Carolina$2,335$2,460
Raleigh, North Carolina$2,320$3,051
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Hickory?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,675 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,297) and The Judge Group ($2,247). For comparison, the Hickory, NC average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $1,984 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,675$2,675
Vibra Travels$2,297$2,297
The Judge Group$2,247$2,247
LifePoint$2,246$2,246
LeaderStat$2,168$2,168
Catalytic Solutions$2,127$2,127
Care Career$2,127$2,127
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,109$2,109
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,106$2,106
Voca Healthcare$2,097$2,097

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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