Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,970/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Cedar Rapids, IA is $1,970 per week. This is 3% higher than the Iowa average of $1,917.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Cedar Rapids, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,970/week

Cedar Rapids, IA

28% lower than the US average.

$1,917/week

Iowa

32% lower than the US average.

$2,530/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Cedar Rapids Compare to Other Cities

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Fairfield, Iowa

$2,168/week

This is 32% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,858.

Madison, Wisconsin

$2,658/week

This is 8% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,858.

Springfield, Illinois

$2,649/week

This is 8% lower than the Cedar Rapids average of $2,858.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?

Fairfield, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,210 per week, followed by Sioux City, Iowa ($2,067) and Cedar Rapids, Iowa ($1,970). For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,970 per week — Fairfield, Iowa pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fairfield, Iowa$2,210$2,210
Sioux City, Iowa$2,067$2,067
Cedar Rapids, Iowa$1,970$1,970
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Cedar Rapids?

Only Cross Country Nurses reports pay data for Travel Surgical Technicians, averaging $1,970 per week. For comparison, the Cedar Rapids, IA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,970 per week, roughly in line with Cross Country Nurses.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,970$1,970

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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