Travel Anesthesia Technician Salary Guide

If you’re looking for a great career that doesn’t require a bachelor’s degree, don’t overlook the anesthesia technician field. Anesthesia techs maintain the equipment and supplies used by anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists to control patients’ pain and consciousness levels during surgeries and other medical procedures. This guide provides an in-depth overview of anesthesia technician salary data and information on the employment outlook for this rewarding healthcare job.

Required Licenses and Credentials

Each state has its own rules regarding the licensure of anesthesia technicians. You may need to pass a criminal background check, complete annual continuing education requirements or undergo on-the-job training before working in this field. Check with your state licensing organization to determine what you must do to begin your career.

In the past, The American Society of Anesthesia Technologists & Technicians (ASATT) allowed anesthesia technicians to earn national certification in their field. However, this certification no longer exists, so you lose this opportunity to promote your knowledge and skills.

Although professional certification isn’t currently required to start working as an anesthesia technician, you can earn certifications to advance your career. Once you complete the required education and training, you can sit for the Certified Anesthesia Technologist (Cer.A.T.T.) exam. Earning this credential should give your career and salary a boost.

Average Travel Anesthesia Technician Salary

$1,538/week

The average salary for a Travel Anesthesia Technician is $1,538 per week. This is 52% lower than the practicing US average of $2,343.

Last updated on April 22, 2024. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Anesthesia Technician compared to Allied Health Professional National Averages

$1,538/week

52% lower than the practicing US average.

$2,343/week

United States

Where do Travel Anesthesia Technicians get paid the most?
StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$1,504$1,575
What cities pay the most for Travel Anesthesia Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rochester, New York$1,504$1,575
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Anesthesia Technician jobs?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PHP$1,550$1,789
IntellaPro$1,460$1,460
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$1,390$1,390
TalentBurst, Inc$1,239$1,239
Voca$1,224$1,224
Summit Medical Staffing Allied$1,209$1,209

Last updated on April 22, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Become a Travel Anesthesia Technician

It’s clear that travel anesthesia technicians typically earn a lot more than techs in permanent roles. If you don’t mind working at different facilities around the country, consider taking travel assignments. Even if you accept a job in one of the lower-paying markets, you’ll still make more as a travel tech than a staff tech. For example, if you complete a travel contract paying $975 per week in New York, you’ll earn $12,675 in 13 weeks. That’s nearly $3,050 more than you’d make in 13 weeks at a staff job paying an average of $18.51 per hour, assuming you worked 40 hours weekly.

Travel Jobs

Employers in California also offer some of the highest weekly wages for travel anesthesia technician jobs. According to Vivian Health’s salary data on March 11, 2023, anesthesia
techs in the Golden State earned an average of $1,600 per week. Salaries in New York were on the lower end, averaging approximately $975 weekly. Depending on the terms of your contract, you may earn more than the average when you account for bonuses, housing stipends and other forms of compensation.

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