Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,002/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in California is $2,002 per week. This is 3% higher than the US average of $1,935.

Last updated on August 9, 2026. Based on 288 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,002/week

California

3% higher than the US average.

$1,935/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Glendale, California$2,500$2,500
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,214$2,855
Idaho$2,132$2,366
Washington$2,053$2,554
Wyoming$2,038$2,246
Arizona$2,027$2,393
Oregon$2,013$2,720
Colorado$1,909$3,246
Michigan$1,756$2,756
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,760$2,760
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,554$2,554
Care Career$2,493$3,023
ProLink Allied$2,482$2,482
MedSource LLC$2,367$2,367
ALOIS Healthcare$2,350$2,350
HCS 247$2,336$2,336
TalentBurst, Inc$2,307$2,374
BHS Workforce$2,305$2,305
Prime Staffing$2,277$2,320

Last updated on August 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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