Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,162/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,162 per week. This is equal to the Texas average

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 218 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,162/week

Houston, TX

5% lower than the US average.

$2,166/week

Texas

5% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Pasadena, Texas

$2,071/week

This is 2% higher than the Houston average of $2,036.

Pearland, Texas

$2,351/week

This is 13% higher than the Houston average of $2,036.

Webster, Texas

$1,755/week

This is 16% lower than the Houston average of $2,036.

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

Alpine, Texas pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,626 per week, followed by Big Spring, Texas ($2,595) and San Angelo, Texas ($2,576). Midland, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,090. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,162 per week — Alpine, Texas pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Alpine, Texas$2,626$2,867
Big Spring, Texas$2,595$2,810
San Angelo, Texas$2,576$3,003
Midland, Texas$2,470$3,090
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Houston?

Prolink Region 2 pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,896 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,620) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,603). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,162 per week — Prolink Region 2 pays 34% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 2$2,896$2,896
Cross Country Nurses$2,620$2,620
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,603$2,603
Aequor Healthcare$2,575$2,575
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,428$2,428
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,378$2,378
Anders Group$2,362$2,551
AHS Staffing$2,359$2,721
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,340$2,340
Trustaff$2,334$2,621

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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