Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,670/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in California is $1,670 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $1,897.

Last updated on December 28, 2025. Based on 123 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,670/week

California

14% lower than the US average.

$1,897/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,419$2,470
Berkeley, California$2,346$2,346
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Idaho$2,239$2,465
Oregon$2,165$2,720
Washington$2,095$2,676
Arizona$2,038$2,399
Montana$1,830$2,752
Colorado$1,753$3,104
New Mexico$1,694$2,448
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
MedSource LLC$2,466$2,466
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$2,402$2,402
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,300$2,300
HCS 247 Travel$2,293$2,435
LeaderStat$2,289$2,289
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,269$2,306
Slate Healthcare$2,220$2,220
Voca Healthcare$2,162$2,162
PRN Healthcare$2,022$2,022
eTeam Inc$2,004$2,004

Last updated on December 28, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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