Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,763/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in La Jolla, CA is $1,763 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $1,831.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 13 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,763/week

La Jolla, CA

43% lower than the US average.

$1,831/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,898/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Vail, Colorado

$2,098/week

This is 38% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,102/week

This is 38% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

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

Richmond, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,490 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,392) and Berkeley, California ($2,344). Salinas, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,516. For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,763 per week — Richmond, California pays 41% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Palo Alto, California$2,392$2,500
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,341$2,516
Santa Clara, California$2,327$2,327
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Oakland, California$2,220$2,327
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in San Diego?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,024 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($1,897) and Trustaff Allied ($1,764). For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,763 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,024$2,024
Talent4Health$1,897$1,897
Trustaff Allied$1,764$1,764
Cross Country Nurses$1,750$1,750
Meda Health$1,739$1,739
Triage Staffing$1,730$1,730
Uniti Med$1,650$1,650
Supplemental Health Care$1,649$1,649

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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