Average Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary

$3,384/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse in California is $3,384 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $3,124.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 177 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,384/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$3,124/week

United States

Average Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
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 San Luis Obispo, California ($3,746) 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 $3,384 per week — Stockton, California pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
San Luis Obispo, California$3,746$4,020
Bakersfield, California$3,358$4,208
Orange, California$3,325$4,180
San Francisco, California$2,955$2,955
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

New Mexico pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $3,287 per week, followed by Oregon ($3,118) and Wyoming ($2,841). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,040. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $3,384 per week — New Mexico pays 3% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Mexico$3,287$3,514
Oregon$3,118$4,040
Wyoming$2,841$2,841
Colorado$2,800$2,800
Idaho$2,527$2,527
Arizona$2,515$3,027
Oklahoma$2,417$2,688
Texas$1,951$1,951
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse jobs in California?

GlobalPoint pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $4,999 per week, followed by The Judge Group ($4,588) and Health Saviours ($4,440). For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $3,384 per week — GlobalPoint pays 48% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GlobalPoint$4,999$4,999
The Judge Group$4,588$4,588
Health Saviours$4,440$4,440
CloudinfraIT Inc$4,347$4,347
ADN Healthcare$4,211$4,211
GLC On-The-Go$4,086$4,086
KTI Health$4,048$4,048
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$4,042$4,180
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$4,040$4,040
Medlivo$3,979$4,208

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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