Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,950/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,950 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,807.

Last updated on August 11, 2026. Based on 58 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

$2,950/week

San Diego, CA

26% higher than the US average.

$2,807/week

California

22% higher than the US average.

$2,190/week

United States

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

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Orange, California

$2,518/week

This is 7% lower than the San Diego average of $2,689.

Palm Springs, California

$2,532/week

This is 6% lower than the San Diego average of $2,689.

Pomona, California

$2,379/week

This is 13% lower than the San Diego average of $2,689.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Maria, California$3,823$4,062
Colton, California$3,674$4,309
Lakeport, California$3,645$4,295
Moreno Valley, California$3,640$3,640
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$3,170$3,170
Medical Solutions$3,170$3,326
Epic Travel Staffing$3,125$3,272
Host Healthcare$3,121$3,121
Solomon Page$3,118$3,118
LanceSoft$3,109$3,327
Voca Healthcare$3,107$3,111
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,063$3,063
Stability Healthcare$3,010$3,010
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,961$3,168

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

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