Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,784/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Bakersfield, CA is $1,784 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $1,835.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,784/week

Bakersfield, CA

42% lower than the US average.

$1,835/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

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

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,438/week

This is 55% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,778.

Sacramento, California

$2,464/week

This is 53% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,778.

Redding, California

$2,629/week

This is 44% lower than the Bakersfield average of $3,778.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?

Stanford, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,568 per week, followed by Oakland, California ($2,314) and Palo Alto, California ($2,281). For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,784 per week — Stanford, California pays 44% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stanford, California$2,568$2,568
Oakland, California$2,314$2,314
Palo Alto, California$2,281$2,511
West Hollywood, California$2,206$2,206
Santa Clara, California$2,201$2,361
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Bakersfield?

Talent4Health pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,640 per week, followed by Supplemental Health Care ($2,262) and LanceSoft ($2,000). For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,784 per week — Talent4Health pays 48% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$2,640$2,640
Supplemental Health Care$2,262$2,262
LanceSoft$2,000$2,000
Infojini Healthcare - Allied$1,962$1,962
Prime Staffing$1,940$1,940
Anders Group$1,831$1,831
Trustaff Allied$1,822$1,822
Solomon Page$1,774$1,774
Triage Staffing$1,760$1,760
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,599$1,599

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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