Average Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse Salary

$2,611/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse in Illinois is $2,611 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $3,125.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,611/week

Illinois

20% lower than the US average.

$3,125/week

United States

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

Evanston, Illinois pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Elk Grove Village, Illinois ($2,367). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $2,611 per week — Evanston, Illinois pays 8% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Evanston, Illinois$2,400$2,400
Elk Grove Village, Illinois$2,367$2,367
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Missouri pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $2,950 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,593) and Ohio ($2,549). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,031. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $2,611 per week — Missouri pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,950$3,022
Wisconsin$2,593$3,007
Ohio$2,549$3,031
Michigan$2,411$2,967
Kentucky$2,309$2,450
Tennessee$1,918$1,918
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurse jobs in Illinois?

AHS Staffing pays Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses the most, averaging $3,067 per week, followed by American Traveler ($2,400) and Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,367). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Operating Room Scrub Nurses is $2,611 per week — AHS Staffing pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
AHS Staffing$3,067$3,067
American Traveler$2,400$2,400
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,367$2,367

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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