Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,055/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Tacoma, WA is $2,055 per week. This is 2% lower than the Washington average of $2,103.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,055/week

Tacoma, WA

23% lower than the US average.

$2,103/week

Washington

20% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

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

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Seattle, Washington

$2,571/week

This is 7% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,739.

Olympia, Washington

$2,602/week

This is 5% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,739.

Silverdale, Washington

$2,406/week

This is 14% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,739.

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

Spokane, Washington pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,215 per week, followed by Seattle, Washington ($2,189) and Wenatchee, Washington ($2,162). Tacoma, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,523. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,055 per week — Spokane, Washington pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Spokane, Washington$2,215$2,495
Seattle, Washington$2,189$2,505
Wenatchee, Washington$2,162$2,223
Olympia, Washington$2,134$2,462
Puyallup, Washington$2,103$2,400
Tacoma, Washington$2,055$2,523
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Tacoma?

Care Career pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,523 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,406) and Travel Nurses, Inc. ($2,295). For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,055 per week — Care Career pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,523$2,523
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,406$2,406
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,295$2,295
TotalMed RN$2,183$2,183
Olaro$2,168$2,168
Cross Country Nurses$2,130$2,130
Anders Group$2,095$2,095
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,094$2,094
Triage Staffing$1,959$1,959
Axis Medical Staffing$1,948$1,948

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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