Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,629/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Ottumwa, IA is $2,629 per week. This is 17% higher than the US average of $2,177.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on 357 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Ottumwa, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,629/week

Ottumwa, IA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

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

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Iowa City, Iowa

$2,320/week

This is equal to the Ottumwa average

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,170/week

This is 7% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,314.

Washington, Missouri

$1,914/week

This is 21% lower than the Ottumwa average of $2,314.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,806$3,606
Boone, Iowa$2,771$2,966
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,613$3,007
Iowa City, Iowa$2,604$3,075
Waterloo, Iowa$2,549$2,795
Sioux City, Iowa$2,515$2,933

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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