Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$1,952/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Joplin, MO is $1,952 per week. This is 14% lower than the Missouri average of $2,224.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 82 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,952/week

Joplin, MO

16% lower than the US average.

$2,224/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

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

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Tulsa, Oklahoma

$1,944/week

This is 2% lower than the Joplin average of $1,977.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,078/week

This is 5% higher than the Joplin average of $1,977.

Lee's Summit, Missouri

$2,203/week

This is 10% higher than the Joplin average of $1,977.

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

Saint Louis, Missouri pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,632 per week, followed by Chesterfield, Missouri ($2,415) and Kansas City, Missouri ($2,223). Saint Louis, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,999. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $1,952 per week — Saint Louis, Missouri pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,632$3,999
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,415$2,496
Kansas City, Missouri$2,223$3,078
Springfield, Missouri$2,212$2,646
Lee's Summit, Missouri$2,158$2,373
Joplin, Missouri$1,952$2,691
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Joplin?

TRS Healthcare pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,691 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($2,452) and Infojini Healthcare - Nursing ($2,307). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $1,952 per week — TRS Healthcare pays 38% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TRS Healthcare$2,691$2,691
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,452$2,452
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,307$2,307
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,223$2,340
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,167$2,167
Care Career$2,077$2,077
Junxion Med Staffing$2,056$2,056
Zack Group$2,041$2,041
Healthcare Support$2,017$2,017
Solomon Page$1,996$2,043

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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