Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,066/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,066 per week. This is 4% lower than the Texas average of $2,142.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 258 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,066/week

Houston, TX

7% lower than the US average.

$2,142/week

Texas

3% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

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

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Houston, Texas

$2,197/week

This is equal to the Houston average

Pasadena, Texas

$1,934/week

This is 14% lower than the Houston average of $2,197.

Pearland, Texas

$2,357/week

This is 7% higher than the Houston average of $2,197.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Alpine, Texas pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,682 per week, followed by Conroe, Texas ($2,671) and The Woodlands, Texas ($2,660). Midland, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,922. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,066 per week — Alpine, Texas pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alpine, Texas$2,682$2,867
Conroe, Texas$2,671$2,731
The Woodlands, Texas$2,660$2,921
Sugar Land, Texas$2,571$2,593
Odessa, Texas$2,485$2,710
Midland, Texas$2,428$2,922
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Houston?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,428 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,408) and A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969 ($2,280). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,125. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,066 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,428$2,428
Cross Country Nurses$2,408$3,125
A.T. Staffing - "The Agency" Since 1969$2,280$2,280
Revolution Healthcare Services$2,247$2,250
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,243$2,364
Catalytic Solutions$2,217$2,220
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200
Care Career$2,196$2,216
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,193$2,298
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,184$2,184

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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