Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,750/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Tucson, AZ is $1,750 per week. This is 5% lower than the Arizona average of $1,829.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Tucson, AZ compared to State and National Averages

$1,750/week

Tucson, AZ

44% lower than the US average.

$1,829/week

Arizona

38% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Tucson Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,736/week

This is 15% higher than the Tucson average of $2,313.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,390/week

This is 3% higher than the Tucson average of $2,313.

Apple Valley, California

$2,616/week

This is 12% higher than the Tucson average of $2,313.

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

Glendale, Arizona pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,944 per week, followed by Phoenix, Arizona ($1,884) and Tucson, Arizona ($1,750). Phoenix, Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,220. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,750 per week — Glendale, Arizona pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Glendale, Arizona$1,944$1,965
Phoenix, Arizona$1,884$2,220
Tucson, Arizona$1,750$2,075
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Tucson?

Supplemental Health Care pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,970 per week, followed by Trustaff Allied ($1,782) and Triage Staffing ($1,603). Supplemental Health Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,075. For comparison, the Tucson, AZ average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,750 per week — Supplemental Health Care pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Supplemental Health Care$1,970$2,075
Trustaff Allied$1,782$1,782
Triage Staffing$1,603$1,922
The Good Life MedStaff$1,279$1,279
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,263$1,263
FlexCare Allied$1,148$1,148

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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