Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$2,115/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Virginia is $2,115 per week. This is 13% higher than the US average of $1,836.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 5 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,115/week

Virginia

13% higher than the US average.

$1,836/week

United States

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

Richmond, Virginia pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,136 per week, followed by Norfolk, Virginia ($2,100) and Falls Church, Virginia ($2,100). Richmond, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,340. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,115 per week — Richmond, Virginia pays 1% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, Virginia$2,136$2,340
Norfolk, Virginia$2,100$2,110
Falls Church, Virginia$2,100$2,100
Reston, Virginia$1,933$1,933
Portsmouth, Virginia$1,873$1,873
Sterling, Virginia$1,783$1,783
Midlothian, Virginia$1,739$1,739
Alexandria, Virginia$1,677$1,677
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Pennsylvania pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,998 per week, followed by West Virginia ($1,956) and Ohio ($1,788). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,423. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,115 per week — Pennsylvania pays 6% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pennsylvania$1,998$2,326
West Virginia$1,956$2,026
Ohio$1,788$2,423
Maryland$1,730$2,075
District of Columbia$1,604$1,604
New Jersey$1,580$1,580
Tennessee$1,415$1,524
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Virginia?

Travel Nurses, Inc. pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,579 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,340) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,110). For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $2,115 per week — Travel Nurses, Inc. pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,579$2,579
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,340$2,340
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,110$2,110
Seven Healthcare$2,100$2,100
Host Healthcare$2,007$2,081
Nightingale Nurses$1,944$1,944

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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