Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,889/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in California is $1,889 per week. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on July 8, 2026. Based on 182 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,889/week

California

This is equal to the US average

$1,886/week

United States

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$2,290$2,290
Berkeley, California$2,288$2,367
Los Angeles, California$2,282$2,282
San Francisco, California$2,267$2,550
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,067$2,775
Oregon$2,066$2,450
Wyoming$2,009$2,200
Arizona$2,008$2,393
Idaho$1,926$2,366
Washington$1,892$2,485
Michigan$1,819$2,401
Colorado$1,750$3,065
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$2,400$2,400
MedSource LLC$2,367$2,367
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,360$2,360
RadHealth+$2,341$2,408
Slate Healthcare$2,317$2,317
Talent4Health$2,256$2,642
HCS 247$2,246$2,388
GQR Healthcare$2,200$2,200
Prime Staffing$2,105$2,420
Care Career$2,090$2,090

Last updated on July 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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