Average Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary

$3,438/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse in California is $3,438 per week. This is 11% higher than the US average of $3,043.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 57 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$3,438/week

California

11% higher than the US average.

$3,043/week

United States

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

Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $4,002 per week, followed by Lakeport, California ($3,900) and Bakersfield, California ($3,358). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,208. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $3,438 per week — Stockton, California pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
Lakeport, California$3,900$3,900
Bakersfield, California$3,358$4,208
San Luis Obispo, California$3,176$3,407
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Oregon pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $3,398 per week, followed by Arizona ($2,530) and Washington ($2,420). Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,280. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $3,438 per week — Oregon pays 1% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$3,398$4,280
Arizona$2,530$2,530
Washington$2,420$2,420
Colorado$2,407$2,407
Montana$2,397$2,397
Michigan$2,367$3,800
Utah$2,128$2,128
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse jobs in California?

Talent4Health pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $5,226 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($4,033) and Medlivo ($3,979). For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $3,438 per week — Talent4Health pays 52% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$5,226$5,226
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$4,033$4,033
Medlivo$3,979$4,208
TravSource$3,942$3,942
GQR Healthcare$3,938$3,943
Uniti Med$3,932$3,932
Lucid Staffing Solutions$3,923$3,923
Voca Healthcare$3,916$3,916
Stability Healthcare$3,879$3,879
Cross Country Nurses$3,830$3,830

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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