Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,855/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Redwood City, CA is $1,855 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $1,783.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Redwood City, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,855/week

Redwood City, CA

36% lower than the US average.

$1,783/week

California

42% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Redwood City Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$3,094/week

This is 20% higher than the Redwood City average of $2,481.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,805/week

This is 12% higher than the Redwood City average of $2,481.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,582/week

This is 4% higher than the Redwood City average of $2,481.

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

Oakland, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,370 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,469) and Palo Alto, California ($2,414). For comparison, the Redwood City, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,855 per week — Oakland, California pays 82% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,370$3,370
Chula Vista, California$2,469$2,643
Palo Alto, California$2,414$3,220
Fremont, California$2,266$2,266
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Redwood City?

Nightingale Nurses pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,325 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($2,205) and Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing ($1,906). Nightingale Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,327. For comparison, the Redwood City, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,855 per week — Nightingale Nurses pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses$2,325$2,327
Cross Country Nurses$2,205$2,315
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,906$2,136
Care Career$1,740$1,740
Medlivo$1,696$1,696
Anders Group$1,652$1,652
Trustaff Allied$1,644$1,644
Host Healthcare$1,613$1,613
Triage Staffing$1,593$1,593
Uniti Med$1,479$1,479

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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