Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,875/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Kentucky is $1,875 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $1,915.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,875/week

Kentucky

2% lower than the US average.

$1,915/week

United States

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

Paducah, Kentucky pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,984 per week, followed by Louisville, Kentucky ($1,589). Paducah, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,080. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,875 per week — Paducah, Kentucky pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Paducah, Kentucky$1,984$2,080
Louisville, Kentucky$1,589$1,940
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,020 per week, followed by Illinois ($1,990) and Tennessee ($1,944). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,037. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,875 per week — Virginia pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia$2,020$3,037
Illinois$1,990$2,485
Tennessee$1,944$2,263
Ohio$1,938$2,380
Missouri$1,694$2,006
Georgia$1,449$1,860
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Kentucky?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,572) and LanceSoft ($2,400). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,875 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,664$2,664
BHS Workforce$2,572$2,572
LanceSoft$2,400$2,400
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,275$2,275
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,223$2,247
Meda Health$2,179$2,187
FlexCare Allied$2,105$2,105
Prime Staffing$2,080$2,080
Host Healthcare$2,066$2,133
PRIDE Health$2,028$2,225

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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