Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,813/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Missouri is $1,813 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $1,918.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$1,813/week

Missouri

6% lower than the US average.

$1,918/week

United States

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

Kansas City, Missouri pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,986 per week, followed by Springfield, Missouri ($1,897). Springfield, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,227. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,813 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 10% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$1,986$2,054
Springfield, Missouri$1,897$2,227
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in Missouri compare to nearby states?

Arkansas pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,315 per week, followed by Iowa ($2,052) and Illinois ($1,995). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,470. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,813 per week — Arkansas pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arkansas$2,315$2,315
Iowa$2,052$2,470
Illinois$1,995$2,400
Oklahoma$1,965$2,300
Kansas$1,891$2,103
Tennessee$1,820$2,088
Alabama$1,622$2,361
Kentucky$1,568$2,400
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Missouri?

Talent4Health pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,281 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($2,227) and Olaro-Allied ($2,180). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,420. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,813 per week — Talent4Health pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$2,281$2,281
LanceSoft$2,227$2,227
Olaro-Allied$2,180$2,180
Cross Country Nurses$2,055$2,420
Assured Nursing$2,054$2,054
PRN Healthcare$2,005$2,005
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,966$1,966
Host Healthcare$1,783$1,783
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,709$1,821
Triage Staffing$1,706$1,757

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

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