Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,869/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Iowa is $1,869 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $1,904.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$1,869/week

Iowa

2% lower than the US average.

$1,904/week

United States

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

Only Mason City, Iowa reports pay data for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $2,477 per week. Mason City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,635. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,869 per week — Mason City, Iowa pays 32% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mason City, Iowa$2,477$2,635
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Iowa compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,072 per week, followed by Kansas ($1,989) and Illinois ($1,986). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,526. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,869 per week — Wisconsin pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,072$2,526
Kansas$1,989$2,309
Illinois$1,986$2,485
Nebraska$1,970$2,453
Michigan$1,813$2,400
Missouri$1,721$2,008
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa?

E-SolHealth pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,306 per week, followed by 3B Healthcare Inc. ($2,250) and NURSE's Etc. Staffing ($2,246). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,869 per week — E-SolHealth pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$2,306$2,306
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,250$2,250
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,246$2,246
LanceSoft$2,200$2,200
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,160$2,160
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,146$2,146
Genie Healthcare$2,136$2,136
LifePoint$2,128$2,128
FlexCare Allied$2,118$2,118
The Judge Group$2,110$2,110

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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