Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,188/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in San Luis Obispo, CA is $3,188 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $2,975.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 110 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,188/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

31% higher than the US average.

$2,975/week

California

26% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

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

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Madera, California

$3,156/week

This is 15% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,698.

Lancaster, California

$3,215/week

This is 16% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,698.

Los Angeles, California

$2,612/week

This is 3% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,698.

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

Petaluma, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,343 per week, followed by Lancaster, California ($3,314). Lancaster, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,919. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,188 per week — Petaluma, California pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Lancaster, California$3,314$3,919
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in San Luis Obispo?

ProKatchers pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,492 per week, followed by Care Career ($3,461) and Cross Country Nurses ($3,430). Care Career has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,531. For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,188 per week — ProKatchers pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProKatchers$3,492$3,492
Care Career$3,461$3,531
Cross Country Nurses$3,430$3,430
LanceSoft$3,400$3,400
Voca Healthcare$3,388$3,388
Bestica$3,353$3,432
Prime Staffing$3,340$3,340
First Connect Health$3,339$3,432
Medical Talent$3,307$3,307
Solomon Page$3,269$3,269

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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