Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Hickory, NC

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,761/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Hickory, NC is $1,761 per week. This is 41% lower than the US average of $2,480.

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Hickory, NC compared to State and National Averages

$1,761/week

Hickory, NC

41% lower than the US average.

$2,480/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Hickory Compare to Other Cities

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Asheville, North Carolina

$2,247/week

This is 19% lower than the Hickory average of $2,679.

Salem, Virginia

$2,312/week

This is 16% lower than the Hickory average of $2,679.

Charleston, South Carolina

$2,104/week

This is 27% lower than the Hickory average of $2,679.

What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Asheville, North Carolina$1,848$2,382
Brevard, North Carolina$1,747$1,898
Concord, North Carolina$1,638$1,638
Matthews, North Carolina$1,638$1,638
Charlotte, North Carolina$1,599$1,732
Mooresville, North Carolina$1,570$1,768

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

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