Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,480/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Palo Alto, CA is $2,480 per week. This is 22% higher than the California average of $1,942.

Last updated on July 13, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,480/week

Palo Alto, CA

This is equal to the US average

$1,942/week

California

28% lower than the US average.

$2,481/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Castro Valley, California

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San Francisco, California

$2,775/week

This is 9% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,027.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,951/week

This is 3% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,027.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palo Alto, California$2,480$2,676
La Mesa, California$2,321$2,430
Redwood City, California$2,315$2,315
San Francisco, California$2,293$2,500
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Pleasanton, California$2,276$2,290
Berkeley, California$2,239$2,367
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$2,576$2,676
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,500$2,500
Cross Country Nurses$2,375$2,375
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,360$2,360

Last updated on July 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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