Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,181/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Arlington, VA is $2,181 per week. This is 3% higher than the Virginia average of $2,112.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,181/week

Arlington, VA

16% lower than the US average.

$2,112/week

Virginia

19% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Arlington Compare to Other Cities

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Bethesda, Maryland

$2,559/week

This is 1% higher than the Arlington average of $2,529.

Towson, Maryland

$2,733/week

This is 7% higher than the Arlington average of $2,529.

The Bronx, New York

$2,923/week

This is 13% higher than the Arlington average of $2,529.

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

Lynchburg, Virginia pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,302 per week, followed by Arlington, Virginia ($2,181) and Richmond, Virginia ($2,137). Lynchburg, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,720. For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,181 per week — Lynchburg, Virginia pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lynchburg, Virginia$2,302$2,720
Arlington, Virginia$2,181$2,294
Richmond, Virginia$2,137$2,707
Midlothian, Virginia$2,077$2,111
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Arlington?

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,294 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,279) and Triage Staffing ($2,209). For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,181 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,294$2,294
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,279$2,279
Triage Staffing$2,209$2,209
PRIDE Health$1,940$1,940

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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