Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,633/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Knoxville, TN is $1,633 per week. This is 13% lower than the Tennessee average of $1,843.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Knoxville, TN compared to State and National Averages

$1,633/week

Knoxville, TN

52% lower than the US average.

$1,843/week

Tennessee

35% lower than the US average.

$2,486/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Knoxville Compare to Other Cities

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Chattanooga, Tennessee

$2,071/week

This is 3% lower than the Knoxville average of $2,126.

Aiken, South Carolina

$2,272/week

This is 6% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,126.

Cincinnati, Ohio

$2,437/week

This is 13% higher than the Knoxville average of $2,126.

What cities in Tennessee pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Memphis, Tennessee$2,050$2,133
Chattanooga, Tennessee$1,878$1,888
Knoxville, Tennessee$1,633$1,655
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Knoxville?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$1,655$1,655
Triage Staffing$1,622$1,622

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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