Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary
$2,199/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Des Moines, IA is $2,199 per week. This is 9% higher than the Iowa average of $2,008.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,199/week
Des Moines, IA
12% lower than the US average.
$2,008/week
Iowa
23% lower than the US average.
$2,469/week
United States
How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
$2,499/week
This is 4% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
Mason City, Iowa
$2,244/week
This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
Sioux City, Iowa
$2,441/week
This is 6% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,598.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,199 | $2,327 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,182 | $2,446 |
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,097 | $2,260 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,043 | $2,276 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,977 | $2,275 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $2,327 | $2,327 |
| Focus Staff | $2,176 | $2,176 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,155 | $2,155 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,140 | $2,140 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Surgical Technologist
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x10 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
$2,367/week
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,327/week
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Des Moines, IA
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights
$2,127/week
Labor & Delivery Surgical Technologist
- Des Moines, IA
- PRIDE Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,983/week
Travel Surgical Technologist
- Des Moines, IA
- First Connect Health
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,972/week
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