Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Barbara, CA
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,884/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Santa Barbara, CA is $2,884 per week. This is 24% higher than the US average of $2,199.
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 880 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
$2,884/week
Santa Barbara, CA
24% higher than the US average.
$2,199/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities
Bakersfield, California
$2,620/week
This is 1% lower than the Santa Barbara average of $2,634.
Lancaster, California
$3,103/week
This is 15% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,634.
San Diego, California
$2,756/week
This is 4% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $2,634.
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 California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,884 per week — Lakeport, California pays 35% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeport, California | $3,900 | $3,900 |
| Stockton, California | $3,739 | $4,002 |
| Petaluma, California | $3,343 | $3,343 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,304 | $3,462 |
| Monterey, California | $3,291 | $3,334 |
| Lancaster, California | $3,283 | $3,816 |
Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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- Santa Barbara, California
- Pueblo Multi-Specialty Clinic
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- ALOIS Healthcare
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- Stability Healthcare
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- LeaderStat
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- Coast Medical Service
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