Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Walnut Creek, CA

Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,216/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Walnut Creek, CA is $3,216 per week. This is 10% higher than the California average of $2,910.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Walnut Creek, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,216/week

Walnut Creek, CA

31% higher than the US average.

$2,910/week

California

24% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Walnut Creek Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,702/week

This is 9% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,945.

San Rafael, California

$3,027/week

This is 3% higher than the Walnut Creek average of $2,945.

Lakeport, California

$2,593/week

This is 14% lower than the Walnut Creek average of $2,945.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?

Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,739 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($3,417) and Petaluma, California ($3,343). Stockton, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,002. For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,216 per week — Stockton, California pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$3,739$4,002
Oceanside, California$3,417$3,456
Petaluma, California$3,343$3,343
Madera, California$3,330$3,815
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Walnut Creek?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,388 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,215) and Nightingale Nurses ($3,211). For comparison, the Walnut Creek, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $3,216 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,388$3,388
FlexCare Nursing$3,215$3,215
Nightingale Nurses$3,211$3,225
Medical Solutions$3,179$3,209
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,171$3,171
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,112$3,132

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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