Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Houston, TX

Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$2,017/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Houston, TX is $2,017 per week. This is 20% higher than the Texas average of $1,619.

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$2,017/week

Houston, TX

26% lower than the US average.

$1,619/week

Texas

57% lower than the US average.

$2,536/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Lake Charles, Louisiana

$2,400/week

This is equal to the Houston average

Austin, Texas

$1,999/week

This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,398.

San Antonio, Texas

$2,280/week

This is 5% lower than the Houston average of $2,398.

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

Irving, Texas pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,700 per week, followed by Austin, Texas ($1,505). For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,017 per week — Irving, Texas pays 16% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Irving, Texas$1,700$1,700
Austin, Texas$1,505$1,505

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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