Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,864/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Oakland, CA is $2,864 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,902.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 30 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Oakland, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,864/week

Oakland, CA

21% higher than the US average.

$2,902/week

California

22% higher than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,499/week

This is 4% lower than the Oakland average of $2,609.

Lodi, California

$2,589/week

This is 1% lower than the Oakland average of $2,609.

Sacramento, California

$2,540/week

This is 3% lower than the Oakland average of $2,609.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $4,067 per week, followed by Stockton, California ($4,002) and Glendale, California ($3,614). Bakersfield, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,355. For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,864 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 42% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$4,067$5,355
Stockton, California$4,002$4,002
Glendale, California$3,614$4,653
Stanford, California$3,429$3,500
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Oakland?

LanceSoft pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,688 per week, followed by Medlivo ($3,480) and TotalMed RN ($3,394). For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,864 per week — LanceSoft pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,688$3,688
Medlivo$3,480$3,480
TotalMed RN$3,394$3,394
American Traveler$3,353$3,353
Cross Country Nurses$3,300$3,300
Medical Solutions$3,292$3,292
Genie Healthcare$3,292$3,292
FlexCare Nursing$3,232$3,232
Nightingale Nurses$3,218$3,218
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,128$3,128

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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