Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Salem, OR

Q: What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Salem?

The highest paying specialty in Salem is Director of Nursing. Travel roles are currently paying $3,086/wk which is 24% higher than average. Other top paying specialties in Salem include CNO - Chief Nursing Officer with average pay of $2,974/wk, Educator with average pay of $2,879/wk and Nurse Navigator with average pay of $2,847/wk.

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Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,344/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Salem, OR is $2,344 per week. This is 1% higher than the Oregon average of $2,317.

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Salem, OR compared to State and National Averages

$2,344/week

Salem, OR

7% higher than the US average.

$2,317/week

Oregon

6% higher than the US average.

$2,174/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Corvallis, Oregon

$2,272/week

This is 3% lower than the Salem average of $2,344.

Portland, Oregon

$2,384/week

This is 2% higher than the Salem average of $2,344.

Aberdeen, Washington

$2,284/week

This is 3% lower than the Salem average of $2,344.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Salem?

Specialty	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room	$2,280	$2,508

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Salem?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
National Staffing Solutions-Nursing	$2,900	$2,900
SkyBridge Healthcare Acute Care/ Allied Health	$2,775	$2,775
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$2,711	$2,711
Coast Medical Service	$2,706	$2,706
Fusion Medical Staffing-Home Health	$2,644	$2,644
Ardor Health Solutions	$2,626	$2,626
Skyline Med Staff Home Health	$2,626	$2,626
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions	$2,560	$2,560
Healthcare Support	$2,559	$2,734
CoreMedical Group	$2,550	$2,550