Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,895/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Waterloo, IA is $1,895 per week. This is 6% higher than the Iowa average of $1,785.

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,895/week

Waterloo, IA

30% lower than the US average.

$1,785/week

Iowa

39% lower than the US average.

$2,473/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Waterloo Compare to Other Cities

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Cincinnati, Ohio

$2,345/week

This is 7% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,176.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$2,489/week

This is 13% higher than the Waterloo average of $2,176.

Lawton, Oklahoma

$1,764/week

This is 23% lower than the Waterloo average of $2,176.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa$1,895$2,001
Davenport, Iowa$1,877$1,970
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Waterloo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$2,001$2,001
Coast Medical Service$1,966$1,966
Triage Staffing$1,719$1,719

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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