Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Iowa
Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary
$2,002/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Iowa is $2,002 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $1,839.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Iowa compared to National Averages
$2,002/week
Iowa
8% higher than the US average.
$1,839/week
United States
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
Sioux City, Iowa pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,067 per week, followed by Mason City, Iowa ($1,655). For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,002 per week — Sioux City, Iowa pays 3% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Sioux City, Iowa | $2,067 | $2,067 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $1,655 | $1,655 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Iowa compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,111 per week, followed by Michigan ($1,818) and Illinois ($1,800). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,480. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,002 per week — Wisconsin pays 5% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,111 | $2,366 |
| Michigan | $1,818 | $2,480 |
| Illinois | $1,800 | $2,220 |
| Nebraska | $1,746 | $1,772 |
| Missouri | $1,674 | $1,814 |
| Minnesota | $1,646 | $2,148 |
| Kansas | $1,518 | $1,783 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Iowa?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,147 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,067) and Host Healthcare ($2,037). Host Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,229. For comparison, the Iowa average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,002 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 7% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied | $2,147 | $2,147 |
| First Connect Health | $2,067 | $2,067 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,037 | $2,229 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,848 | $1,848 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $1,813 | $1,970 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Operating Room Surgical Technologist
- Sioux City, Iowa
- UnityPoint Health - St. Lukes
- Host Healthcare and 11 others
UP TO $2,200/wk
Operating Room Surgical Technologist
- Sioux City, IA
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,200/week
Operating Room Surgical Technologist
- Sioux City, IA
- Care Career
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,187/week
Certified Surgical Technologist
- Mason City, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,160/week
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist - Ortho/Spine/Robotics
- Davenport, IA
- Trinity Health FirstChoice
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,160/week
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