Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,040/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Iowa is $2,040 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $1,931.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 58 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,040/week

Iowa

5% higher than the US average.

$1,931/week

United States

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

Mason City, Iowa pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,078 per week, followed by Fairfield, Iowa ($2,075) and Cedar Rapids, Iowa ($2,000). Mason City, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,766. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,040 per week — Mason City, Iowa pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mason City, Iowa$2,078$2,766
Fairfield, Iowa$2,075$2,407
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$2,000$2,200
Sioux City, Iowa$1,935$2,619
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Iowa compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,262 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,082) and Wisconsin ($2,063). North Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,987. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,040 per week — South Dakota pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,262$2,379
Minnesota$2,082$2,435
Wisconsin$2,063$2,792
North Dakota$2,062$2,987
Illinois$2,026$2,731
Oklahoma$1,956$2,667
Kansas$1,955$2,200
Nebraska$1,902$2,314
Colorado$1,821$2,740
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa?

ProMed Staffing Resources B pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,766 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,736) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,619). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,040 per week — ProMed Staffing Resources B pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ProMed Staffing Resources B$2,766$2,766
Access Healthcare$2,736$2,736
ALOIS Healthcare$2,619$2,619
ISC Healthcare$2,367$2,367
ProKatchers$2,350$2,350
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,307$2,307
LanceSoft$2,304$2,407
Slate Healthcare$2,235$2,235
PRN Healthcare$2,212$2,564
AG Globe Services$2,200$2,200

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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