Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,908/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,908 per week. This is 1% higher than the California average of $2,883.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 72 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

$2,908/week

San Diego, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,883/week

California

24% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Lancaster, California

$3,161/week

This is 18% higher than the San Diego average of $2,606.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,227/week

This is 17% lower than the San Diego average of $2,606.

Las Vegas, Nevada

$2,304/week

This is 13% lower than the San Diego average of $2,606.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Lakeport, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,900 per week, followed by Stockton, California ($3,739) and Petaluma, California ($3,343). Stockton, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,908 per week — Lakeport, California pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lakeport, California$3,900$3,900
Stockton, California$3,739$4,002
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Lancaster, California$3,292$3,850
South San Francisco, California$3,275$3,316
Santa Clara, California$3,274$3,336
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Voca Healthcare pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,465 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,273) and Solomon Page ($3,210). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,908 per week — Voca Healthcare pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$3,465$3,465
Nightingale Nurses$3,273$3,273
Solomon Page$3,210$3,210
Talent4Health$3,193$3,265
FlexCare Nursing$3,118$3,311
Stability Healthcare$3,086$3,086
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,052$3,052
Host Healthcare$3,030$3,030
Cross Country Nurses$2,985$2,985
Medical Solutions$2,977$3,003

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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