Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Kentucky
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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