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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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