Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,175/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Des Moines, IA is $2,175 per week. This is 6% higher than the Iowa average of $2,037.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,175/week

Des Moines, IA

14% lower than the US average.

$2,037/week

Iowa

21% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa

$2,499/week

This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,244/week

This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,441/week

This is 6% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,175$2,327
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,139$2,446
Sioux City, Iowa$2,048$2,260
Davenport, Iowa$2,042$2,480
West Des Moines, Iowa$2,016$2,016
Mason City, Iowa$1,988$2,480
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Des Moines?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,322$2,327
Daisy Medical Staffing$2,267$2,267
Genie Healthcare$2,197$2,197
Focus Staff$2,176$2,176
PRIDE Health$2,155$2,155
First Connect Health$2,147$2,187
PRN Healthcare$2,140$2,140
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,112$2,112
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,107$2,107
Anders Group$2,067$2,067

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

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