Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,865/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in California is $2,865 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,471.

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Based on 1,069 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,865/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,471/week

United States

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

Stockton, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,002 per week, followed by Folsom, California ($3,561) and Stanford, California ($3,500). Orange, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,180. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,865 per week — Stockton, California pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
Folsom, California$3,561$3,638
Stanford, California$3,500$3,500
Orange, California$3,365$4,180
Lancaster, California$3,323$3,799
How does the pay for Travel Operating Room Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Wyoming pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,925 per week, followed by Oregon ($2,618) and Nevada ($2,551). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,040. For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,865 per week — Wyoming pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wyoming$2,925$3,197
Oregon$2,618$4,040
Nevada$2,551$2,905
Colorado$2,415$3,480
Idaho$2,412$3,111
Arizona$2,402$4,000
Utah$2,323$2,447
New Mexico$2,317$3,159
Oklahoma$2,312$3,100
Texas$2,182$3,140
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in California?

Continuum pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $7,700 per week, followed by GlobalPoint ($4,999) and The Judge Group ($4,588). For comparison, the California average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,865 per week — Continuum pays 169% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Continuum$7,700$7,700
GlobalPoint$4,999$4,999
The Judge Group$4,588$4,588
Health Saviours$4,440$4,440
KTI Health$4,048$4,048
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,976$3,976
CloudinfraIT Inc$3,909$4,347
Medlivo$3,862$4,208
Trusted Talent$3,772$3,772
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$3,728$4,180

Last updated on November 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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