Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,671/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Houston, TX is $1,671 per week. This is 4% higher than the Texas average of $1,611.

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,671/week

Houston, TX

51% lower than the US average.

$1,611/week

Texas

57% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

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

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Plano, Texas

$1,919/week

This is 27% lower than the Houston average of $2,441.

Lewisville, Texas

$1,758/week

This is 39% lower than the Houston average of $2,441.

Carlsbad, New Mexico

$2,020/week

This is 21% lower than the Houston average of $2,441.

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

Eagle Pass, Texas pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,275 per week, followed by Irving, Texas ($1,879) and Plano, Texas ($1,841). Plano, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,750. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,671 per week — Eagle Pass, Texas pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Eagle Pass, Texas$2,275$2,386
Irving, Texas$1,879$2,050
Plano, Texas$1,841$2,750

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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