Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,254/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Columbia, SC is $1,254 per week. This is 23% lower than the South Carolina average of $1,536.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Columbia, SC compared to State and National Averages

$1,254/week

Columbia, SC

97% lower than the US average.

$1,536/week

South Carolina

61% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Columbia Compare to Other Cities

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Charleston, South Carolina

$2,133/week

This is 11% lower than the Columbia average of $2,377.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,173/week

This is 9% lower than the Columbia average of $2,377.

Florence, Alabama

$1,933/week

This is 23% lower than the Columbia average of $2,377.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mount Pleasant, South Carolina$1,929$2,021
Charleston, South Carolina$1,596$2,650
Columbia, South Carolina$1,254$1,661
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Columbia?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$1,843$1,843
PRIDE Health$1,733$1,733
Trustaff Allied$1,704$1,704
HonorVet Technologies$1,662$1,662
Nationwide Therapy Group$1,661$1,661
PRN Healthcare$1,636$1,636
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$1,496$1,496
Access Healthcare$1,445$1,445
GLC On-The-Go$1,403$1,403
Health Advocates Network - Allied$1,388$1,388

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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