Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,052/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Iowa is $2,052 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $1,918.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 31 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages

$2,052/week

Iowa

7% higher than the US average.

$1,918/week

United States

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

Fairfield, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,178 per week, followed by Sioux City, Iowa ($2,088) and Davenport, Iowa ($1,843). Fairfield, Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,367. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,052 per week — Fairfield, Iowa pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fairfield, Iowa$2,178$2,367
Sioux City, Iowa$2,088$2,147
Davenport, Iowa$1,843$1,945
Mason City, Iowa$1,623$1,926
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in Iowa compare to nearby states?

South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,307 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,006) and Illinois ($1,995). Minnesota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,240. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,052 per week — South Dakota pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Dakota$2,307$2,307
Minnesota$2,006$3,240
Illinois$1,995$2,400
Wisconsin$1,973$2,360
Nebraska$1,936$2,306
Kansas$1,891$2,103
Michigan$1,820$2,633
Missouri$1,813$2,420
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Iowa?

ISC Healthcare pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,367 per week, followed by ProKatchers ($2,350) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,347). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,052 per week — ISC Healthcare pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ISC Healthcare$2,367$2,367
ProKatchers$2,350$2,350
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,347$2,347
LanceSoft$2,300$2,300
American Consultants$2,287$2,287
Assured Nursing$2,257$2,257
Slate Healthcare$2,235$2,235
PRIDE Health$2,226$2,301
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,200$2,200
Supplemental Health Care$2,200$2,200

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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