Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Des Moines, IA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,795/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Des Moines, IA is $1,795 per week. This is equal to the Iowa average

Last updated on September 4, 2024. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Des Moines, IA compared to State and National Averages

$1,795/week

Des Moines, IA

33% lower than the US average.

$1,786/week

Iowa

34% lower than the US average.

$2,389/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Des Moines Compare to Other Cities

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Mason City, Iowa

$1,910/week

This is 13% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,152.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,446/week

This is 12% higher than the Des Moines average of $2,152.

Davenport, Iowa

$1,786/week

This is 20% lower than the Des Moines average of $2,152.

What cities in Iowa pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Waterloo, Iowa$2,131$2,302
Mason City, Iowa$1,846$1,946
Bettendorf, Iowa$1,734$1,960
Davenport, Iowa$1,613$2,128

Last updated on September 4, 2024. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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