Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,576/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Kentucky is $1,576 per week. This is 23% lower than the US average of $1,931.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 37 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,576/week

Kentucky

23% lower than the US average.

$1,931/week

United States

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

Only Louisville, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $1,469 per week. Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,789. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,576 per week — Louisville, Kentucky pays 7% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Louisville, Kentucky$1,469$1,789
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?

Virginia pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,109 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,026) and Ohio ($1,982). Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,027. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,576 per week — Virginia pays 34% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia$2,109$3,027
Illinois$2,026$2,731
Ohio$1,982$2,520
North Carolina$1,773$2,517
Tennessee$1,690$2,598
Georgia$1,634$2,300
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Kentucky?

Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,267 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($1,785) and Trustaff Allied ($1,730). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,576 per week — Malone Healthcare - Nursing pays 44% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,267$2,267
Genie Healthcare$1,785$1,785
Trustaff Allied$1,730$1,730
PRIDE Health$1,682$2,100
GHR Healthcare - Travel$1,624$1,624
LanceSoft$1,600$1,600
Anders Group$1,565$1,627
Cross Country Nurses$1,540$1,540
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$1,534$1,568
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,493$1,605

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

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