Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Salem, MA

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,166/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Salem, MA is $2,166 per week. This is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of $2,117.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages

$2,166/week

Salem, MA

17% lower than the US average.

$2,117/week

Massachusetts

20% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

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

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Boston, Massachusetts

$2,797/week

This is 18% higher than the Salem average of $2,301.

Newton, Massachusetts

$2,366/week

This is 3% higher than the Salem average of $2,301.

Derry, New Hampshire

$2,562/week

This is 10% higher than the Salem average of $2,301.

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

Cambridge, Massachusetts pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,575 per week, followed by Milton, Massachusetts ($2,540) and Springfield, Massachusetts ($2,280). Springfield, Massachusetts has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,664. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,166 per week — Cambridge, Massachusetts pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cambridge, Massachusetts$2,575$2,575
Milton, Massachusetts$2,540$2,540
Springfield, Massachusetts$2,280$2,664
Marlborough, Massachusetts$2,260$2,371
Salem, Massachusetts$2,166$2,379
Holyoke, Massachusetts$2,160$2,160
Newton, Massachusetts$2,114$2,420
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Salem?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,379 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,240) and First Connect Health ($2,239). For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,166 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,379$2,379
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,240$2,240
First Connect Health$2,239$2,239
PRIDE Health$2,199$2,199
Trustaff Allied$2,197$2,197
Assured Nursing$2,195$2,195
Anders Group$2,143$2,143
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,139$2,139
Triage Staffing$2,081$2,081
Host Healthcare$2,081$2,081

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

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