Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,244/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Rapid City, SD is $2,244 per week. This is equal to the South Dakota average

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Rapid City, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,244/week

Rapid City, SD

12% lower than the US average.

$2,244/week

South Dakota

12% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Rapid City Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Colorado

$2,531/week

This is 11% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,821.

Denver, Colorado

$2,299/week

This is 23% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,821.

Englewood, Colorado

$2,260/week

This is 25% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,821.

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

Only Rapid City, South Dakota reports pay data for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists, averaging $2,244 per week. Rapid City, South Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,408. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,244 per week, roughly in line with Rapid City, South Dakota.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,244$2,408
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Rapid City?

Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,408 per week, followed by Meda Health ($2,248) and Nightingale Nurses ($2,241). For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,244 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,408$2,408
Meda Health$2,248$2,248
Nightingale Nurses$2,241$2,376
Olaro$2,181$2,181
PRN Healthcare$2,165$2,165
Anders Group$2,110$2,110
Triage Staffing$2,093$2,093
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,088$2,088
Uniti Med$1,975$1,975
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$1,962$1,962

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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