Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,792/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Kentucky is $1,792 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $1,911.

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 65 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages

$1,792/week

Kentucky

7% lower than the US average.

$1,911/week

United States

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Paducah, Kentucky$2,043$2,278
Louisville, Kentucky$1,600$2,400
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,043$2,986
Virginia$1,965$2,800
Illinois$1,962$2,606
Ohio$1,931$2,520
Tennessee$1,929$2,186
North Carolina$1,721$2,465
South Carolina$1,552$2,672
Georgia$1,504$2,330
Alabama$1,470$2,400
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Kentucky?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,426$2,426
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,328$2,335
BHS Workforce$2,286$2,286
Access Healthcare$2,278$2,278
Advantage Staffing Services$2,240$2,240
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,220$2,220
TalentBurst, Inc$2,206$2,206
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,106$2,106
PRIDE Health$1,993$2,296
Cross Country Nurses$1,938$2,320

Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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