Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,086/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Madison, WI is $2,086 per week. This is 3% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,147.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 87 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Madison, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,086/week

Madison, WI

21% lower than the US average.

$2,147/week

Wisconsin

18% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Madison Compare to Other Cities

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Naperville, Illinois

$2,634/week

This is 2% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.

Mason City, Iowa

$2,247/week

This is 20% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$2,559/week

This is 5% lower than the Madison average of $2,688.

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

Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,721 per week, followed by Milwaukee, Wisconsin ($2,282) and Madison, Wisconsin ($2,086). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,792. For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,086 per week — Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin$2,721$2,721
Milwaukee, Wisconsin$2,282$2,625
Madison, Wisconsin$2,086$2,792
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Madison?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,792 per week, followed by Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,348) and First Connect Health ($2,278). For comparison, the Madison, WI average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,086 per week — Prime Staffing pays 34% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,792$2,792
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,348$2,762
First Connect Health$2,278$2,708
Assured Nursing$2,252$2,668
PRIDE Health$2,243$2,317
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,160$2,160
Cross Country Nurses$2,125$2,125
Catapult Healthcare$2,125$2,125
Care Career$2,114$2,170
PRN Healthcare$2,076$2,076

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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