Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,457/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Los Angeles, CA is $1,457 per week. This is 15% lower than the California average of $1,675.

Last updated on January 6, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,457/week

Los Angeles, CA

69% lower than the US average.

$1,675/week

California

47% lower than the US average.

$2,456/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Los Angeles Compare to Other Cities

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Phoenix, Arizona

$2,255/week

This is 22% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,752.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,911/week

This is 44% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,752.

Springfield, Oregon

$2,228/week

This is 23% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,752.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montebello, California$2,223$2,223
Downey, California$1,964$1,964
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Los Angeles?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,696$1,696
TheraEX Staffing Services$1,638$1,638
IDR Healthcare$1,571$1,571
TRS Healthcare$1,535$1,535
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,491$1,491
Trustaff Allied$1,479$1,479
Focus Staff$1,474$1,474
Host Healthcare$1,452$1,452
Uniti Med$1,345$1,345
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,334$1,334

Last updated on January 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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