Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Long Beach, CA

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,815/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Long Beach, CA is $1,815 per week. This is 39% lower than the US average of $2,517.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 161 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,815/week

Long Beach, CA

39% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Long Beach Compare to Other Cities

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Springfield, Oregon

$2,812/week

This is 3% lower than the Long Beach average of $2,902.

Vail, Colorado

$2,103/week

This is 38% lower than the Long Beach average of $2,902.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,101/week

This is 38% lower than the Long Beach average of $2,902.

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 Berkeley, California ($2,344) and Santa Clara, California ($2,327). Salinas, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,516. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,815 per week — Richmond, California pays 37% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Santa Clara, California$2,327$2,327
Salinas, California$2,325$2,516
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Oakland, California$2,222$2,435

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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