Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,971/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,971 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $2,766.

Last updated on June 4, 2026. Based on 42 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Santa Barbara, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,971/week

Santa Barbara, CA

27% higher than the US average.

$2,766/week

California

22% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Thousand Oaks, California

$2,556/week

This is 15% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,944.

Bakersfield, California

$2,538/week

This is 16% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,944.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,457/week

This is 20% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,944.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lodi, California$4,009$4,642
Santa Cruz, California$3,784$3,784
Lancaster, California$3,594$3,919
Stockton, California$3,457$4,002
Lakeport, California$3,334$3,600
Irvine, California$3,293$3,293
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Santa Barbara?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,327$3,403
ALOIS Healthcare$3,278$3,278
Coast Medical Service$3,212$3,212
CrossMed$3,174$3,174
LeaderStat$3,137$3,137
Stability Healthcare$3,063$3,063
Assured Nursing$3,048$3,048
TNAA TotalMed RN$3,004$3,004
Magnet Medical$2,979$2,979
Slate Healthcare$2,960$2,960

Last updated on June 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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