Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, OR
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,393/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Salem, OR is $2,393 per week. This is 4% higher than the Oregon average of $2,304.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 422 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Salem, OR compared to State and National Averages
$2,393/week
Salem, OR
8% higher than the US average.
$2,304/week
Oregon
4% higher than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities
Portland, Oregon
$2,168/week
This is 10% lower than the Salem average of $2,393.
Olympia, Washington
$2,139/week
This is 12% lower than the Salem average of $2,393.
Puyallup, Washington
$2,351/week
This is 2% lower than the Salem average of $2,393.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Salem?
OR - Operating Room earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Salem, OR, averaging $2,960 per week, followed by CVICU ($2,622) and Surgical ICU Stepdown ($2,578). OR - Operating Room also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the Salem, OR average for Travel Nurses is $2,393 per week — OR - Operating Room earns 24% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| OR - Operating Room | $2,960 | $3,400 |
| CVICU | $2,622 | $3,310 |
| Surgical ICU Stepdown | $2,578 | $3,039 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Salem?
Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,400 per week, followed by Anders Group ($2,982) and Nightingale Nurses ($2,976). For comparison, the Salem, OR average for Travel Nurses is $2,393 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon pays 42% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Express Healthcare Staffing of Tualatin Oregon | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| Anders Group | $2,982 | $3,265 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,955 | $2,955 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,912 | $3,020 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,852 | $2,852 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,759 | $3,310 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,748 | $2,784 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
CVICU RN
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Hospital
- Trailblazer Staffing Solutions and 5 others
UP TO $3,310/wk
NICU RN
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Hospital
- Assured Nursing and 11 others
UP TO $3,215/wk
MS/Tele RN
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Hospital
- American Traveler and 3 others
UP TO $2,707/wk
NICU RN
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Hospital
- Host Healthcare and 14 others
UP TO $2,410/wk
Endoscopy RN
- Salem, Oregon
- Salem Hospital
- Trailblazer Staffing Solutions and 4 others
UP TO $2,360/wk
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