Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,090/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Iowa is $2,090 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $1,950.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 70 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,090/week

Iowa

7% higher than the US average.

$1,950/week

United States

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Des Moines, Iowa$2,258$2,367
Davenport, Iowa$2,254$2,305
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,081$2,366
Mason City, Iowa$2,046$2,293
West Des Moines, Iowa$1,989$2,015
Bettendorf, Iowa$1,986$2,000
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Missouri$2,110$2,452
Illinois$2,009$2,854
Nebraska$1,962$2,426
Wisconsin$1,906$2,366
Michigan$1,828$2,600
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,366$2,366
Treva Workforce$2,336$2,336
Assured Nursing$2,305$2,305
Health Advocates Network - Allied$2,293$2,293
Access Healthcare$2,246$2,246
LanceSoft$2,239$2,367
Health Carousel - Travel Allied$2,218$2,218
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,200$2,200
Voca Healthcare$2,184$2,276
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,176$2,230

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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