Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,164/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Salem, MA is $2,164 per week. This is 1% higher than the Massachusetts average of $2,153.

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

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Salem, MA compared to State and National Averages

$2,164/week

Salem, MA

17% lower than the US average.

$2,153/week

Massachusetts

17% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Salem Compare to Other Cities

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Boston, Massachusetts

$2,794/week

This is 18% higher than the Salem average of $2,299.

Newton, Massachusetts

$2,373/week

This is 3% higher than the Salem average of $2,299.

Derry, New Hampshire

$2,539/week

This is 9% higher than the Salem average of $2,299.

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

Cambridge, Massachusetts pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,031 per week, followed by Milton, Massachusetts ($2,540) and Marlborough, Massachusetts ($2,306). Cambridge, Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,486. For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,164 per week — Cambridge, Massachusetts pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cambridge, Massachusetts$3,031$3,486
Milton, Massachusetts$2,540$2,540
Marlborough, Massachusetts$2,306$2,371
Springfield, Massachusetts$2,279$2,664
Salem, Massachusetts$2,164$2,379
Newton, Massachusetts$2,102$2,420
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Salem?

Wellspring Nurse Source pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,379 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,239) and Trustaff Allied ($2,197). For comparison, the Salem, MA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,164 per week — Wellspring Nurse Source pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,379$2,379
First Connect Health$2,239$2,239
Trustaff Allied$2,197$2,197
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,139$2,139
Triage Staffing$2,081$2,081
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,948$1,948

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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