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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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