Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,869/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in California is $1,869 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $1,927.

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Based on 190 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,869/week

California

3% lower than the US average.

$1,927/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,355$2,355
San Francisco, California$2,225$4,762
Castro Valley, California$2,200$2,200
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Idaho$2,198$2,366
Nevada$2,179$3,684
Montana$2,159$2,586
Oregon$2,071$2,720
Texas$2,007$3,103
Utah$1,959$2,200
Arizona$1,913$2,753
Colorado$1,696$3,634
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,554$2,554
ProLink Allied$2,482$2,482
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,376$2,728
TalentBurst, Inc$2,374$2,374
ALOIS Healthcare$2,350$2,350
LanceSoft$2,322$4,762
BHS Workforce$2,305$2,305
Voca Healthcare$2,203$2,203
Nightingale Nurses$2,187$2,314
HCS 247$2,098$2,336

Last updated on August 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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