Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,282/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Bakersfield, CA is $2,282 per week. This is 18% higher than the California average of $1,877.

Last updated on June 18, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,282/week

Bakersfield, CA

8% lower than the US average.

$1,877/week

California

31% lower than the US average.

$2,468/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$1,504/week

This is 88% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,830.

San Bernardino, California

$1,739/week

This is 63% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,830.

San Diego, California

$2,774/week

This is 2% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,830.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$2,321$2,430
South San Francisco, California$2,295$2,295
Bakersfield, California$2,282$2,642
Berkeley, California$2,254$2,456
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$2,642$2,642
First Connect Health$2,602$2,602
Meda Health$2,542$2,542
Cross Country Nurses$2,530$2,530
Trustaff Allied$2,473$2,473
Host Healthcare$2,466$2,466
LanceSoft$1,777$1,860
Solomon Page$1,653$1,653
Anders Group$1,622$1,622

Last updated on June 18, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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