Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,294/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,294 per week. This is 15% higher than the California average of $2,800.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,294/week

San Diego, CA

34% higher than the US average.

$2,800/week

California

23% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,365/week

This is 20% lower than the San Diego average of $2,827.

Santa Barbara, California

$3,076/week

This is 8% higher than the San Diego average of $2,827.

Bakersfield, California

$2,609/week

This is 8% lower than the San Diego average of $2,827.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$3,530$4,113
La Mesa, California$3,423$3,423
Anaheim, California$3,314$3,432
Palo Alto, California$3,296$3,296
San Diego, California$3,294$3,443
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Olaro$3,443$3,443
Medical Solutions$3,334$3,334
Cross Country Nurses$3,300$3,300
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,231$3,231
Aequor Healthcare$3,160$3,160
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,019$3,168
Magnet Medical$2,767$2,767
Stability Healthcare$2,739$2,739
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,414$2,414
American Traveler$2,368$2,368

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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