Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Saint Louis, MO

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,180/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Saint Louis, MO is $2,180 per week. This is 12% higher than the Missouri average of $1,908.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,180/week

Saint Louis, MO

16% lower than the US average.

$1,908/week

Missouri

33% lower than the US average.

$2,534/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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Peoria, Illinois

$3,247/week

This is 25% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,450.

Normal, Illinois

$2,515/week

This is 3% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,450.

Urbana, Illinois

$2,526/week

This is 3% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,450.

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 ($1,874). Springfield, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,227. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,180 per week — Kansas City, Missouri pays 9% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas City, Missouri$1,986$2,054
Springfield, Missouri$1,874$2,227

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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