Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,960/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,960 per week. This is 19% higher than the US average of $2,404.
Last updated on February 6, 2026. Based on 117 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,960/week
California
19% higher than the US average.
$2,404/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Castro Valley, California | $3,889 | $3,889 |
| San Ramon, California | $3,542 | $3,542 |
| Palo Alto, California | $3,305 | $3,305 |
| Burlingame, California | $3,284 | $3,357 |
| Redwood City, California | $3,186 | $3,244 |
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $2,901 | $3,300 |
| Wyoming | $2,674 | $2,702 |
| Oregon | $2,578 | $4,012 |
| Arizona | $2,498 | $3,326 |
| New Mexico | $2,476 | $2,890 |
| Washington | $2,439 | $2,826 |
| Montana | $2,352 | $2,666 |
| Idaho | $2,328 | $2,793 |
| Colorado | $2,318 | $3,048 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $3,860 | $3,860 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $3,542 | $3,542 |
| ADN Healthcare | $3,470 | $3,470 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $3,424 | $3,424 |
| Excite Health Partners | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Focus Staff | $3,356 | $3,636 |
| LanceSoft | $3,290 | $3,506 |
| Prime Staffing | $3,276 | $3,276 |
| Slate Healthcare | $3,276 | $3,276 |
| Uniti Med | $3,263 | $3,263 |
Last updated on February 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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