Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

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Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,763/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $1,763 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $1,831.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 13 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

$1,763/week

San Diego, CA

43% lower than the US average.

$1,831/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

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

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Vail, Colorado

$2,098/week

This is 38% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$2,102/week

This is 38% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

Englewood, Colorado

$2,209/week

This is 31% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

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 Palo Alto, California ($2,392) and Berkeley, California ($2,344). Salinas, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,516. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,763 per week — Richmond, California pays 41% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Richmond, California	$2,490	$2,490
Palo Alto, California	$2,392	$2,500
Berkeley, California	$2,344	$2,355
Salinas, California	$2,341	$2,516
Santa Clara, California	$2,327	$2,327
Eureka, California	$2,295	$2,295
Oakland, California	$2,220	$2,327

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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