Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,596/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Los Angeles, CA is $1,596 per week. This is 14% lower than the California average of $1,812.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 27 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

$1,596/week

Los Angeles, CA

58% lower than the US average.

$1,812/week

California

39% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

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

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Delano, California

$1,924/week

This is 53% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,938.

Arcata, California

$2,427/week

This is 21% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,938.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,452/week

This is 20% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,938.

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 Bakersfield, California ($2,476) and Palo Alto, California ($2,392). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,706. For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,596 per week — Richmond, California pays 56% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Bakersfield, California$2,476$2,706
Palo Alto, California$2,392$2,500
Salinas, California$2,354$2,516
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Santa Clara, California$2,327$2,327
Oakland, California$2,304$2,327
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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