Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Clara, CA

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,941/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $2,941 per week. This is 26% higher than the US average of $2,162.

Last updated on January 20, 2026. Based on 338 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,941/week

Santa Clara, CA

26% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

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

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San Jose, California

$3,077/week

This is 6% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,260.

Oakland, California

$3,028/week

This is 8% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,260.

San Rafael, California

$2,713/week

This is 20% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,260.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Castro Valley, California$4,054$4,054
San Ramon, California$3,542$3,542
Palo Alto, California$3,458$3,458
Bakersfield, California$3,322$3,842
Lancaster, California$3,275$3,600

Last updated on January 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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