Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,874/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,874 per week. This is 35% lower than the US average of $2,522.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,874/week

Cedar Rapids, IA

35% lower than the US average.

$2,522/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Mason City, Iowa

$2,117/week

This is 40% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,954.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,480/week

This is 19% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,954.

Peoria, Illinois

$3,278/week

This is 10% higher than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,954.

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

Sioux City, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,046 per week, followed by Mason City, Iowa ($1,898). Mason City, Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,635. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,874 per week — Sioux City, Iowa pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sioux City, Iowa$2,046$2,046
Mason City, Iowa$1,898$2,635

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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