Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,141/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Waterloo, IA is $2,141 per week. This is 8% higher than the Iowa average of $1,962.

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Waterloo, IA compared to State and National Averages

$2,141/week

Waterloo, IA

15% lower than the US average.

$1,962/week

Iowa

26% lower than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities

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Mason City, Iowa

$2,415/week

This is equal to the Waterloo average

Davenport, Iowa

$2,347/week

This is 3% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,408.

Bettendorf, Iowa

$2,370/week

This is 2% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,408.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Davenport, Iowa$2,320$2,356
Mason City, Iowa$2,165$2,312
Waterloo, Iowa$2,141$2,216
Decorah, Iowa$1,982$2,186
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Waterloo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Voca Healthcare$2,216$2,216
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,168$2,168
Focus Staff$2,160$2,160
PRIDE Health$2,156$2,156
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,122$2,122
Trustaff Allied$2,120$2,120
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,088$2,088
PRN Healthcare$2,086$2,086
IDR Healthcare$2,019$2,019
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,005$2,005

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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