Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,050/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in La Jolla, CA is $3,050 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,898.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 58 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in La Jolla, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,050/week

La Jolla, CA

28% higher than the US average.

$2,898/week

California

24% higher than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,512/week

This is 2% higher than the San Diego average of $2,473.

Lancaster, California

$3,183/week

This is 22% higher than the San Diego average of $2,473.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,231/week

This is 11% lower than the San Diego average of $2,473.

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

Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,739 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($3,417) and Petaluma, California ($3,343). Stockton, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,050 per week — Stockton, California pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$3,739$4,002
Oceanside, California$3,417$3,456
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Lancaster, California$3,288$3,850
South San Francisco, California$3,275$3,316
Santa Clara, California$3,274$3,336
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,465 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,273) and Solomon Page ($3,210). For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,050 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$3,465$3,465
Nightingale Nurses$3,273$3,273
Solomon Page$3,210$3,210
Talent4Health$3,193$3,265
Uniti Med$3,173$3,396
GQR Healthcare$3,173$3,396
FlexCare Nursing$3,118$3,311
Stability Healthcare$3,086$3,086
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,052$3,052
Cross Country Nurses$3,050$3,115

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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