Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,753/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Detroit, MI is $1,753 per week. This is 44% lower than the US average of $2,531.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$1,753/week

Detroit, MI

44% lower than the US average.

$2,531/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Michigan

$1,968/week

This is 24% lower than the Detroit average of $2,440.

Saginaw, Michigan

$1,527/week

This is 60% lower than the Detroit average of $2,440.

Petoskey, Michigan

$2,871/week

This is 15% higher than the Detroit average of $2,440.

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

Midland, Michigan pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,011 per week, followed by Jackson, Michigan ($1,729) and Saginaw, Michigan ($1,596). For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,753 per week — Midland, Michigan pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Midland, Michigan$2,011$2,011
Jackson, Michigan$1,729$1,818
Saginaw, Michigan$1,596$1,596

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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