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Highest-Paid Surgical Technology Specialties in 2025

Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist

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Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: What’s the Difference?

Operating room nurses, OR techs, Physician assistant and surgeon

Discover factors that impact salary and top-paying states for staff and travel positions.


Where Do Certified Surgical Technologists Make the Most Money?

Clinical support providers such as technicians including surgical techs and surgical first assistants, respiratory therapists (RTs) who work across hospital units including specialized care in NICU or PICU, radiology staff including radiology techs and techs working in areas like cath lab or interventional radiology, and laboratory professionals who deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and technical services.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Wisconsin	$2,117	$2,660
North Dakota	$2,091	$2,425
Wyoming	$2,042	$2,190
Illinois	$2,035	$2,606
Minnesota	$1,930	$2,296
Kansas	$1,916	$2,025
Nebraska	$1,908	$2,133
Colorado	$1,872	$2,966
Iowa	$1,869	$2,033
Missouri	$1,833	$2,136

Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: South Dakota

Travel Surgical Technologist Career Guide

Top Travel Surgical Technologist Jobs

Certified Cardiovascular Operating Room Technologist

$2,460/week

Certified Surgical Technologist

$2,407/week

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Travel Surgical Technologist

$2,042/week

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