Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,739/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Kearney, NE is $1,739 per week. This is 11% lower than the Nebraska average of $1,923.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Kearney, NE compared to State and National Averages

$1,739/week

Kearney, NE

45% lower than the US average.

$1,923/week

Nebraska

31% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Kearney Compare to Other Cities

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Sioux City, Iowa

$2,694/week

This is 25% higher than the Kearney average of $2,023.

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

$2,492/week

This is 19% higher than the Kearney average of $2,023.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$2,349/week

This is 14% higher than the Kearney average of $2,023.

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

Scottsbluff, Nebraska pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,927 per week, followed by Kearney, Nebraska ($1,739). Scottsbluff, Nebraska also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,940. For comparison, the Kearney, NE average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,739 per week — Scottsbluff, Nebraska pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Scottsbluff, Nebraska$1,927$1,940
Kearney, Nebraska$1,739$1,772
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Kearney?

Medlivo pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,772 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($1,705) and Host Healthcare ($1,705). For comparison, the Kearney, NE average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,739 per week — Medlivo pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medlivo$1,772$1,772
Cross Country Nurses$1,705$1,705
Host Healthcare$1,705$1,705

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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