Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,760/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Waterloo, IA is $2,760 per week. This is 8% higher than the Iowa average of $2,549.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,760/week

Waterloo, IA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,549/week

Iowa

13% higher than the US average.

$2,220/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,503/week

This is 16% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,101.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,207/week

This is 5% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,101.

Iowa City, Iowa

$2,487/week

This is 16% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,101.

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

Des Moines, Iowa pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,764 per week, followed by Iowa City, Iowa ($2,764) and Waterloo, Iowa ($2,760). Des Moines, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,218. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,760 per week, roughly in line with Des Moines, Iowa.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,764$3,218
Iowa City, Iowa$2,764$3,031
Waterloo, Iowa$2,760$2,760
Sioux City, Iowa$2,657$2,667
Ottumwa, Iowa$2,522$2,727
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,521$3,089
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Waterloo?

Only Trinity Health FirstChoice reports pay data for Travel Operating Room Nurses, averaging $2,760 per week. For comparison, the Waterloo, IA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,760 per week, roughly in line with Trinity Health FirstChoice.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,760$2,760

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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