Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,597/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Louisville, KY is $1,597 per week. This is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of $1,727.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Louisville, KY compared to State and National Averages

$1,597/week

Louisville, KY

58% lower than the US average.

$1,727/week

Kentucky

46% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Louisville Compare to Other Cities

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Indianapolis, Indiana

$2,378/week

This is 9% lower than the Louisville average of $2,591.

Nashville, Tennessee

$2,312/week

This is 12% lower than the Louisville average of $2,591.

Asheville, North Carolina

$2,126/week

This is 22% lower than the Louisville average of $2,591.

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

Lexington, Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,314 per week, followed by Paducah, Kentucky ($2,080) and Louisville, Kentucky ($1,597). Lexington, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,400. For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,597 per week — Lexington, Kentucky pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lexington, Kentucky$2,314$2,400
Paducah, Kentucky$2,080$2,080
Louisville, Kentucky$1,597$1,798
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Louisville?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,664 per week, followed by Genie Healthcare ($1,785) and Cross Country Nurses ($1,720). For comparison, the Louisville, KY average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,597 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 67% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,664$2,664
Genie Healthcare$1,785$1,785
Cross Country Nurses$1,720$1,720
Trustaff Allied$1,696$1,696
PRIDE Health$1,654$1,798
LanceSoft$1,600$1,600
Anders Group$1,536$1,549
Triage Staffing$1,511$1,612

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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