Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,584/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Columbia, SC is $1,584 per week. This is 59% lower than the US average of $2,525.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 47 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,584/week

Columbia, SC

59% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

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

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Concord, North Carolina

$2,050/week

This is 22% lower than the Columbia average of $2,499.

Charleston, South Carolina

$2,356/week

This is 6% lower than the Columbia average of $2,499.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,092/week

This is 19% lower than the Columbia average of $2,499.

What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?

Only Charleston, South Carolina reports pay data for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $1,629 per week. Charleston, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,600. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,584 per week — Charleston, South Carolina pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Charleston, South Carolina$1,629$2,600

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

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