Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA
Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
$2,258/week
The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Des Moines, IA is $2,258 per week. This is 7% higher than the Iowa average of $2,102.
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages
$2,258/week
Des Moines, IA
9% lower than the US average.
$2,102/week
Iowa
17% lower than the US average.
$2,465/week
United States
How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities
Mason City, Iowa
$2,290/week
This is 17% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,678.
Davenport, Iowa
$2,306/week
This is 16% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,678.
Kansas City, Missouri
$2,127/week
This is 26% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,678.
What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, Iowa | $2,258 | $2,367 |
| Davenport, Iowa | $2,254 | $2,305 |
| Cedar Rapids, Iowa | $2,109 | $2,366 |
| Mason City, Iowa | $2,079 | $2,480 |
| West Des Moines, Iowa | $1,989 | $2,015 |
| Bettendorf, Iowa | $1,986 | $2,000 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Des Moines?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $2,367 | $2,367 |
| Daisy Medical Staffing | $2,267 | $2,267 |
| First Connect Health | $2,187 | $2,187 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,155 | $2,155 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,140 | $2,140 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,114 | $2,114 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,112 | $2,112 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,107 | $2,107 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,042 | $2,042 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,022 | $2,022 |
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
- Des Moines, IA
- First Connect Health
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,187/week
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