Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,747/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Lake Charles, LA is $1,747 per week. This is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of $1,719.

Last updated on March 4, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Lake Charles, LA compared to State and National Averages

$1,747/week

Lake Charles, LA

41% lower than the US average.

$1,719/week

Louisiana

43% lower than the US average.

$2,461/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Lake Charles Compare to Other Cities

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Austin, Texas

$2,372/week

This is 15% higher than the Lake Charles average of $2,017.

Fort Smith, Arkansas

$2,128/week

This is 5% higher than the Lake Charles average of $2,017.

Tallahassee, Florida

$1,918/week

This is 5% lower than the Lake Charles average of $2,017.

What cities in Louisiana pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lake Charles, Louisiana$1,747$1,872
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Lake Charles?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Access Healthcare$1,872$1,872
Trustaff Allied$1,789$1,789
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,682$1,682
Host Healthcare$1,645$1,645

Last updated on March 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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