Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,441/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Rapid City, SD is $2,441 per week. This is 12% lower than the South Dakota average of $2,745.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Rapid City, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,441/week

Rapid City, SD

7% higher than the US average.

$2,745/week

South Dakota

18% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Rapid City Compare to Other Cities

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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

$2,538/week

This is 6% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

Dickinson, North Dakota

$2,280/week

This is 18% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

Aberdeen, South Dakota

$2,665/week

This is 1% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

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

Aberdeen, South Dakota pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,821 per week, followed by Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($2,715) and Rapid City, South Dakota ($2,441). Aberdeen, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,648. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,441 per week — Aberdeen, South Dakota pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Aberdeen, South Dakota$2,821$3,648
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,715$3,281
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,441$2,921
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Rapid City?

Care Career pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,921 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,394) and Host Healthcare ($2,374). For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,441 per week — Care Career pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,921$2,921
Triage Staffing$2,394$2,394
Host Healthcare$2,374$2,374
Medical Solutions$2,360$2,360
GQR Healthcare$2,300$2,300
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,299$2,299

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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