Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$2,420/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Tacoma, WA is $2,420 per week. This is 15% higher than the Washington average of $2,047.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,420/week

Tacoma, WA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,047/week

Washington

23% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities

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Seattle, Washington

$2,699/week

This is 1% higher than the Tacoma average of $2,684.

Wenatchee, Washington

$2,721/week

This is 1% higher than the Tacoma average of $2,684.

Portland, Oregon

$2,512/week

This is 7% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,684.

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

Tacoma, Washington pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,420 per week, followed by Wenatchee, Washington ($2,014) and Seattle, Washington ($2,002). For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,420 per week, roughly in line with Tacoma, Washington.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tacoma, Washington$2,420$2,420
Wenatchee, Washington$2,014$2,100
Seattle, Washington$2,002$2,065
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Tacoma?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,420 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($2,257). For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,420 per week, roughly in line with Cross Country Nurses.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,420$2,420
Nightingale Nurses$2,257$2,374

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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