Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
$2,223/week
The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in South Dakota is $2,223 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $1,905.
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$2,223/week
South Dakota
14% higher than the US average.
$1,905/week
United States
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
North Dakota pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,075 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,056) and Nebraska ($2,050). North Dakota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,987. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,223 per week — North Dakota pays 7% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | $2,075 | $2,987 |
| Iowa | $2,056 | $2,470 |
| Nebraska | $2,050 | $2,316 |
| Wisconsin | $2,020 | $2,467 |
| Illinois | $2,007 | $2,640 |
| Kansas | $1,948 | $2,200 |
| Colorado | $1,887 | $2,808 |
| Missouri | $1,872 | $2,420 |
| Michigan | $1,707 | $2,400 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in South Dakota?
Care Career pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,321 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($2,243) and Triage Staffing ($2,224). Nightingale Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,379. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,223 per week — Care Career pays 4% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,321 | $2,350 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,243 | $2,379 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,224 | $2,224 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,219 | $2,219 |
| Axis Medical Staffing | $2,218 | $2,269 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,195 | $2,195 |
| Trustaff Allied | $2,184 | $2,184 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,077 | $2,077 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,045 | $2,045 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Certified Surgical Technologist
- Rapid City, SD
- Nightingale Nurses
- 5x8 hrs
$2,379/week
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
- Rapid City, SD
- Axis Medical Staffing
- 5x8 hrs, Rotating
$2,269/week
Certified Surgical Technologist
- Rapid City, SD
- Nightingale Nurses
- 4x10 hrs
$2,106/week
OR Technologist
- Sioux Falls, SD
- PRN Healthcare
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,077/week
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
- Rapid City, SD
- Axis Medical Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,065/week
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