What is the average weekly salary for a travel OR tech/surgical tech?

The average pay for travel OR tech/surgical tech is $1,851. Depending on location, specialty and other factors, pay ranges from $1,390 to $2,493 for travel OR tech/surgical tech.

What factors influence weekly pay for a travel OR tech/surgical tech?

A variety of factors impact pay, including your specialty and location. Assignments with rapid start dates or in hard-to-fill locations often pay more.

Does location impact the salary of a travel OR tech/surgical tech?

Yes, location plays a role in how much travel OR techs/surgical techs make. States with higher costs of living or bigger staffing shortages tend to offer higher pay. When you log in to your Aya account and search jobs, you can easily sort by pay to find our highest-paying opportunities.

Are housing and travel expenses included in the listed salary?

Travel OR tech/surgical tech weekly pay listed on our site includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements. Your recruiter can provide details on the pay breakdown for the specific job you’re interested in.

How can I maximize my earning potential as a travel OR tech/surgical tech?

When it comes to earning higher pay, flexibility is key — especially with location. Aya makes it easy to find the highest-paying jobs. Log in and find your perfect match today.

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Average weekly pay for travel OR tech / surgical tech jobs

$1,851 /week

Range: $1,390-$2,493 per week

Pay listed above is based on 59 open travel OR tech / surgical tech jobs with a schedule of at least 36 hours per week as of 11/08/26. Travel pay includes both taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

Top 5 highest-paying travel OR tech / surgical tech jobs

Profession	Specialty	Location	Salary
Surgical Services	OR Tech / Surgical Tech	Wisconsin	$2292.40 to $2493.20 weekly	Apply
Surgical Services	OR Tech / Surgical Tech	Wisconsin	$2193.80 to $2418.60 weekly	Apply
Surgical Services	OR Tech / Surgical Tech	Ohio	$2075.00 to $2284.40 weekly	Apply
Surgical Services	OR Tech / Surgical Tech	California	$2013.00 to $2252.00 weekly	Apply
Surgical Services	OR Tech / Surgical Tech	Pennsylvania	$1989.80 to $2189.00 weekly	Apply

Pay listed above includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements.

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Travel OR tech/surgical tech frequently asked questions

What is the average weekly salary for a travel OR tech/surgical tech?: The average pay for travel OR tech/surgical tech is $1,851. Depending on location, specialty and other factors, pay ranges from $1,390 to $2,493 for travel OR tech/surgical tech.
What factors influence weekly pay for a travel OR tech/surgical tech?: A variety of factors impact pay, including your specialty and location. Assignments with rapid start dates or in hard-to-fill locations often pay more.
Does location impact the salary of a travel OR tech/surgical tech?: Yes, location plays a role in how much travel OR techs/surgical techs make. States with higher costs of living or bigger staffing shortages tend to offer higher pay. When you log in to your Aya account and search jobs, you can easily sort by pay to find our highest-paying opportunities.
Are housing and travel expenses included in the listed salary?: Travel OR tech/surgical tech weekly pay listed on our site includes taxable wages and tax-free expense reimbursements. Your recruiter can provide details on the pay breakdown for the specific job you’re interested in.
How can I maximize my earning potential as a travel OR tech/surgical tech?: When it comes to earning higher pay, flexibility is key — especially with location. Aya makes it easy to find the highest-paying jobs. Log in and find your perfect match today.

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