Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: North Carolina
Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary
$1,594/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in North Carolina is $1,594 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $1,839.
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technician salaries in North Carolina compared to National Averages
$1,594/week
North Carolina
15% lower than the US average.
$1,839/week
United States
What cities in North Carolina pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
Asheville, North Carolina pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,720 per week, followed by Hendersonville, North Carolina ($1,677) and Charlotte, North Carolina ($1,663). Hendersonville, North Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,036. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,594 per week — Asheville, North Carolina pays 8% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Asheville, North Carolina | $1,720 | $1,720 |
| Hendersonville, North Carolina | $1,677 | $2,036 |
| Charlotte, North Carolina | $1,663 | $1,730 |
| Concord, North Carolina | $1,462 | $1,486 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in North Carolina compare to nearby states?
South Carolina pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,340 per week, followed by Virginia ($2,141) and New Jersey ($2,137). South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,748. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,594 per week — South Carolina pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | $2,340 | $2,748 |
| Virginia | $2,141 | $2,285 |
| New Jersey | $2,137 | $2,137 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,008 | $2,175 |
| West Virginia | $1,954 | $2,086 |
| Kentucky | $1,630 | $2,500 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in North Carolina?
Prime Staffing pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,800 per week, followed by Anders Group ($1,758) and Cross Country Nurses ($1,725). Host Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,036. For comparison, the North Carolina average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,594 per week — Prime Staffing pays 13% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Staffing | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Anders Group | $1,758 | $1,758 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $1,725 | $1,730 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,554 | $2,036 |
| TotalMed RN | $1,486 | $1,486 |
Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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