Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,713/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Houston, TX is $1,713 per week. This is 48% lower than the US average of $2,538.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 52 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,713/week

Houston, TX

48% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Lake Charles, Louisiana

$2,399/week

This is equal to the Houston average

Austin, Texas

$1,999/week

This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,393.

Plano, Texas

$2,122/week

This is 13% lower than the Houston average of $2,393.

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

Lakeway, Texas pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Plano, Texas ($2,089) and Irving, Texas ($1,864). Plano, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,439. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,713 per week — Lakeway, Texas pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lakeway, Texas$2,150$2,150
Plano, Texas$2,089$2,439
Irving, Texas$1,864$2,050
Midland, Texas$1,804$1,804
Odessa, Texas$1,778$1,841

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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