Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,372/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Louisiana is $1,372 per week. This is 41% lower than the US average of $1,933.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Louisiana compared to National Averages

$1,372/week

Louisiana

41% lower than the US average.

$1,933/week

United States

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

Only Lake Charles, Louisiana reports pay data for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $1,366 per week. Lake Charles, Louisiana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,609. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,372 per week, roughly in line with Lake Charles, Louisiana.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lake Charles, Louisiana$1,366$1,609
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Louisiana compare to nearby states?

Oklahoma pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,877 per week, followed by Tennessee ($1,828) and Georgia ($1,644). Tennessee has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,598. For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,372 per week — Oklahoma pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oklahoma$1,877$2,300
Tennessee$1,828$2,598
Georgia$1,644$2,313
Texas$1,619$2,439
Kentucky$1,555$2,100
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Louisiana?

PRIDE Health pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,609 per week, followed by IntelliPro Group ($1,569) and TalentBurst, Inc ($1,550). For comparison, the Louisiana average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,372 per week — PRIDE Health pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$1,609$1,609
IntelliPro Group$1,569$1,569
TalentBurst, Inc$1,550$1,550
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$1,474$1,474
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,381$1,381
Host Healthcare$1,329$1,329
Triage Staffing$1,320$1,320
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,261$1,261
Uniti Med$1,162$1,162
AHS Staffing$1,150$1,150

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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