Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Kentucky
Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary
$1,464/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Kentucky is $1,464 per week. This is 30% lower than the US average of $1,896.
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Kentucky compared to National Averages
$1,464/week
Kentucky
30% lower than the US average.
$1,896/week
United States
What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
Only Louisville, Kentucky reports pay data for Travel Surgical Technicians, averaging $1,464 per week. Louisville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,720. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,464 per week, roughly in line with Louisville, Kentucky.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Louisville, Kentucky | $1,464 | $1,720 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Kentucky compare to nearby states?
West Virginia pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,374 per week, followed by South Carolina ($2,292) and Illinois ($2,057). South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,657. For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,464 per week — West Virginia pays 62% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $2,374 | $2,374 |
| South Carolina | $2,292 | $2,657 |
| Illinois | $2,057 | $2,220 |
| Virginia | $1,957 | $2,110 |
| Ohio | $1,676 | $2,070 |
| Georgia | $1,553 | $1,800 |
| North Carolina | $1,437 | $1,437 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Kentucky?
Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,720 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($1,700) and Nightingale Nurses ($1,563). For comparison, the Kentucky average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,464 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Country Nurses | $1,720 | $1,720 |
| LanceSoft | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $1,563 | $1,563 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,365 | $1,604 |
Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Operating Room CST
- Louisville, KY
- Uniti Med
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,789/week
Operating Room Technologist
- Louisville, KY
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,720/week
Operating Room Technologist
- Louisville, KY
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$1,720/week
Travel Surgical Technician
- Louisville, KY
- LanceSoft
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$1,700/week
Surgical Technologist - OR
- Louisville, KY
- PRIDE Health
- 5x8 hrs, Rotating
- Referral Bonus
$1,689/week
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