Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,814/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,814 per week. This is 16% higher than the US average of $2,376.

Last updated on March 25, 2026. Based on 577 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,814/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,376/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Burlingame, California$3,521$3,750
La Mesa, California$3,343$3,355
Lancaster, California$3,336$3,851
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wyoming$3,022$3,234
Oregon$2,944$4,966
New Mexico$2,393$3,202
Washington$2,334$3,034
Montana$2,284$2,933
Nevada$2,238$3,573
Idaho$2,222$3,120
Arizona$2,146$2,834
Colorado$2,024$2,810
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ShareSTAFF$4,639$4,639
The Judge Group$3,944$3,944
TheraEX Staffing Services$3,692$4,000
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$3,634$3,634
Aptiva Healthcare$3,600$3,600
SambaTraveler$3,593$3,593
ProKatchers$3,550$4,050
Cure Healthcare Staffing$3,519$3,519
Formation, Inc.$3,500$3,500
Compunnel Healthcare$3,480$3,480

Last updated on March 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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