Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,001/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Virginia is $2,001 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $1,890.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 43 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,001/week

Virginia

6% higher than the US average.

$1,890/week

United States

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

Salem, Virginia pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,252 per week, followed by Arlington, Virginia ($2,240) and Reston, Virginia ($2,186). Salem, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,585. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,001 per week — Salem, Virginia pays 63% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Salem, Virginia$3,252$3,585
Arlington, Virginia$2,240$2,240
Reston, Virginia$2,186$2,200
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in Virginia compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,095 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($2,078) and New Jersey ($2,021). Pennsylvania has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,695. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,001 per week — West Virginia pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,095$2,635
Pennsylvania$2,078$2,695
New Jersey$2,021$2,626
Ohio$2,015$2,506
North Carolina$1,852$2,517
Maryland$1,618$1,848
South Carolina$1,382$1,947
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Virginia?

OR Staffing Solutions pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,634 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,605) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,593). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,585. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,001 per week — OR Staffing Solutions pays 32% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR Staffing Solutions$2,634$3,501
Cross Country Nurses$2,605$3,585
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,593$3,027
Care Career$2,587$2,620
AHS Staffing$2,232$2,548
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$2,180$2,565
Healthcare Support$2,150$2,150
Medasource$2,126$2,126
PRIDE Health$2,099$2,720
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,067$2,067

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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