Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: California

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Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,764/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in California is $1,764 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $1,885.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 187 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,764/week

California

7% lower than the US average.

$1,885/week

United States

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,354 per week, followed by Eureka, California ($2,295) and Los Angeles, California ($2,287). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,764 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 33% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California	$2,354	$2,652
Eureka, California	$2,295	$2,295
Los Angeles, California	$2,287	$2,399
Palo Alto, California	$2,279	$2,825
Oakland, California	$2,218	$2,314
Chula Vista, California	$2,177	$2,177

How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?

Montana pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,298 per week, followed by Idaho ($2,080) and Wyoming ($2,059). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,184. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,764 per week — Montana pays 30% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Montana	$2,298	$2,727
Idaho	$2,080	$2,400
Wyoming	$2,059	$2,707
Utah	$1,961	$2,122
Oregon	$1,945	$2,610
Arizona	$1,875	$2,220
Colorado	$1,822	$3,184
Texas	$1,615	$2,429
New Mexico	$1,566	$2,187

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?

MedSource LLC pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,291 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,240) and Talent4Health ($2,231). Talent4Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,652. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,764 per week — MedSource LLC pays 30% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
MedSource LLC	$2,291	$2,291
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,240	$2,600
Talent4Health	$2,231	$2,652
FlexCare Allied	$2,216	$2,216
LanceSoft	$2,150	$2,200
ISC Healthcare	$2,097	$2,097
Care Career	$2,050	$2,050
Integrated Healthcare Services	$2,024	$2,024
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,003	$2,121
Accurate Healthcare Staffing	$1,974	$2,342

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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