Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,843/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $1,843 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $1,807.

Last updated on March 20, 2026. Based on 50 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,843/week

San Diego, CA

35% lower than the US average.

$1,807/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,491/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$3,007/week

This is 19% higher than the San Diego average of $2,445.

Glenwood Springs, Colorado

$2,623/week

This is 7% higher than the San Diego average of $2,445.

Lakewood, Colorado

$1,885/week

This is 30% lower than the San Diego average of $2,445.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pleasanton, California$2,560$2,560
Redwood City, California$2,456$2,563
San Jose, California$2,423$2,456
Castro Valley, California$2,245$2,245
Berkeley, California$2,218$2,289
Auburn, California$2,102$2,110
Fremont, California$2,063$2,339
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,050$2,128
Talent4Health$1,961$2,104
Voca Healthcare$1,932$1,965
Coast Medical Service$1,892$1,892
Host Healthcare$1,879$1,978
CareerNation$1,786$1,786
Trustaff Allied$1,771$1,771
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,740$1,886
Supplemental Health Care$1,696$1,838
Medical Solutions Allied$1,687$1,687

Last updated on March 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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