Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,599/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in New Jersey is $1,599 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $1,911.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$1,599/week

New Jersey

20% lower than the US average.

$1,911/week

United States

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

Newark, New Jersey pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Morristown, New Jersey ($2,352). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,599 per week — Newark, New Jersey pays 50% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Newark, New Jersey$2,400$2,400
Morristown, New Jersey$2,352$2,352
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Vermont pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,165 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,145) and Connecticut ($2,063). Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,351. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,599 per week — Vermont pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vermont$2,165$2,780
Massachusetts$2,145$3,351
Connecticut$2,063$2,400
Rhode Island$2,035$2,074
Virginia$2,034$3,037
Pennsylvania$1,975$2,685
New York$1,964$2,619
Maryland$1,833$2,187
District of Columbia$1,706$1,836
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in New Jersey?

Surgical Specialty Staffing pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Access Healthcare ($2,352) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,250). For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,599 per week — Surgical Specialty Staffing pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Surgical Specialty Staffing$2,400$2,400
Access Healthcare$2,352$2,352
Cross Country Nurses$2,250$2,250
Noor Inc.$2,152$2,152
VyTalent Solutions$2,100$2,100
PRN Healthcare$2,064$2,064
Integrated Healthcare Services$1,998$1,998
RadHealth+$1,955$1,955
Voca Healthcare$1,895$1,895
Talent4Health$1,893$1,893

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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