Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,808/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Richmond, VA is $1,808 per week. This is 17% lower than the Virginia average of $2,109.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Richmond, VA compared to State and National Averages

$1,808/week

Richmond, VA

40% lower than the US average.

$2,109/week

Virginia

20% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

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

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Bethesda, Maryland

$2,288/week

This is 8% lower than the Richmond average of $2,472.

Concord, North Carolina

$1,980/week

This is 25% lower than the Richmond average of $2,472.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,097/week

This is 18% lower than the Richmond average of $2,472.

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

Salem, Virginia pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,027 per week, followed by Lynchburg, Virginia ($2,442) and Reston, Virginia ($2,300). For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,808 per week — Salem, Virginia pays 67% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Salem, Virginia$3,027$3,027
Lynchburg, Virginia$2,442$2,720
Reston, Virginia$2,300$2,300
Arlington, Virginia$2,244$2,665
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Richmond?

PRIDE Health pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,707 per week, followed by VyTalent Solutions ($2,533) and Trustaff Allied ($1,936). For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,808 per week — PRIDE Health pays 50% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$2,707$2,707
VyTalent Solutions$2,533$2,533
Trustaff Allied$1,936$1,936
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,894$1,894
Cross Country Nurses$1,885$1,885
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$1,876$1,876
Zack Group$1,843$1,843
Triage Staffing$1,809$1,809
AHS Staffing$1,743$1,751
Uniti Med$1,560$1,560

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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