Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,798/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Hickory, NC is $1,798 per week. This is 38% lower than the US average of $2,475.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 98 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,798/week

Hickory, NC

38% lower than the US average.

$2,475/week

United States

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

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,250/week

This is 19% lower than the Hickory average of $2,672.

Salem, Virginia

$2,362/week

This is 13% lower than the Hickory average of $2,672.

Charleston, South Carolina

$2,110/week

This is 27% lower than the Hickory average of $2,672.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$1,888$2,880
Brevard, North Carolina$1,709$1,898
Concord, North Carolina$1,638$1,638

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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