Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Palm Desert, CA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,888/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Palm Desert, CA is $2,888 per week. This is 22% higher than the US average of $2,262.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 910 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Palm Desert, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,888/week
Palm Desert, CA
22% higher than the US average.
$2,262/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Palm Desert Compare to Other Cities
San Diego, California
$2,733/week
Los Angeles, California
$2,639/week
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
$2,326/week
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Bakersfield, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,115 per week, followed by Stockton, California ($4,002) and Glendale, California ($3,555). Bakersfield, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,355. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,888 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 42% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bakersfield, California | $4,115 | $5,355 |
| Stockton, California | $4,002 | $4,002 |
| Glendale, California | $3,555 | $4,653 |
| Stanford, California | $3,429 | $3,500 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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