Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,761/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Detroit, MI is $1,761 per week. This is 44% lower than the US average of $2,531.

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Detroit, MI compared to State and National Averages

$1,761/week

Detroit, MI

44% lower than the US average.

$2,531/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Detroit Compare to Other Cities

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Jackson, Michigan

$1,968/week

This is 24% lower than the Detroit average of $2,440.

Saginaw, Michigan

$1,527/week

This is 60% lower than the Detroit average of $2,440.

Petoskey, Michigan

$2,871/week

This is 15% higher than the Detroit average of $2,440.

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

Petoskey, Michigan pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,666 per week, followed by Jackson, Michigan ($1,657). Jackson, Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,822. For comparison, the Michigan average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,761 per week — Petoskey, Michigan pays 5% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Petoskey, Michigan$1,666$1,666
Jackson, Michigan$1,657$1,822

Last updated on October 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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