Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,982/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,982 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $2,869.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 86 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

$2,982/week

San Diego, CA

24% higher than the US average.

$2,869/week

California

21% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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Los Angeles, California

$2,624/week

This is 4% lower than the San Diego average of $2,730.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,322/week

This is 18% lower than the San Diego average of $2,730.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,178/week

This is 25% lower than the San Diego average of $2,730.

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

Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,002 per week, followed by Folsom, California ($3,561) and Stanford, California ($3,500). Orange, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,180. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,982 per week — Stockton, California pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
Folsom, California$3,561$3,638
Stanford, California$3,500$3,500
Orange, California$3,361$4,180
Lancaster, California$3,323$3,799
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,486 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($3,318) and Stability Healthcare ($3,261). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,982 per week — Med Ninjas pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$3,486$3,486
Talent4Health$3,318$3,318
Stability Healthcare$3,261$3,261
Solomon Page$3,246$3,246
Voca Healthcare$3,233$3,234
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,180$3,183
FlexCare Nursing$3,169$3,311
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,152$3,152
Host Healthcare$3,150$3,150
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,130$3,169

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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