Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,070/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Owensboro, KY is $3,070 per week. This is 20% higher than the Kentucky average of $2,468.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Owensboro, KY compared to State and National Averages

$3,070/week

Owensboro, KY

26% higher than the US average.

$2,468/week

Kentucky

8% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Lafayette, Indiana

$2,306/week

This is 18% lower than the Owensboro average of $2,730.

Louisville, Kentucky

$2,395/week

This is 14% lower than the Owensboro average of $2,730.

Nashville, Tennessee

$1,817/week

This is 50% lower than the Owensboro average of $2,730.

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

Owensboro, Kentucky pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,070 per week, followed by Winchester, Kentucky ($2,852) and Elizabethtown, Kentucky ($2,660). Lexington, Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the Owensboro, KY average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,070 per week, roughly in line with Owensboro, Kentucky.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Owensboro, Kentucky$3,070$3,310
Winchester, Kentucky$2,852$2,852
Elizabethtown, Kentucky$2,660$2,860
Paducah, Kentucky$2,530$2,530
Louisville, Kentucky$2,468$3,434
Lexington, Kentucky$2,436$3,520
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Owensboro?

Only Vibra Travels reports pay data for Travel Operating Room Nurses, averaging $3,070 per week. Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,310. For comparison, the Owensboro, KY average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,070 per week, roughly in line with Vibra Travels.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$3,070$3,310

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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