Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Gardena, CA

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,755/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Gardena, CA is $1,755 per week. This is 44% lower than the US average of $2,527.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 224 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Gardena, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,755/week

Gardena, CA

44% lower than the US average.

$2,527/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Gardena Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,357/week

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,486/week

Mammoth Lakes, California

$1,421/week

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

Oakland, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,370 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,469) and Palo Alto, California ($2,279). For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,755 per week — Oakland, California pays 92% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,370$3,370
Chula Vista, California$2,469$2,643
Palo Alto, California$2,279$2,825
Fremont, California$2,266$2,266
Castro Valley, California$2,132$2,266

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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