Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,166/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,166 per week. This is 5% lower than the Texas average of $2,267.

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Based on 130 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$2,166/week

Houston, TX

1% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

Texas

4% higher than the US average.

$2,184/week

United States

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

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Pasadena, Texas

$1,693/week

This is 19% lower than the Houston average of $2,016.

Austin, Texas

$1,805/week

This is 12% lower than the Houston average of $2,016.

Kyle, Texas

$1,863/week

This is 8% lower than the Houston average of $2,016.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Denton, Texas$2,740$2,740
Bryan, Texas$2,699$2,788
Abilene, Texas$2,524$2,886
Midland, Texas$2,524$4,429
Lubbock, Texas$2,509$2,966
Corpus Christi, Texas$2,495$3,068
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Houston?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$2,680$2,680
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,557$2,557
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,536$2,536
Navitas Healthcare$2,536$2,536
PRIDE Health$2,479$2,506
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,387$2,387
Cross Country Nurses$2,348$2,455
AHS Staffing$2,336$2,557
American Traveler$2,332$2,532
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,298$2,502

Last updated on August 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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