Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,065/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Francisco, CA is $2,065 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $1,734.

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,065/week

San Francisco, CA

22% lower than the US average.

$1,734/week

California

46% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

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

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Santa Rosa, California

$2,546/week

This is 24% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,148.

Redding, California

$2,592/week

This is 21% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,148.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,077/week

This is 52% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,148.

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 Castro Valley, California ($2,470) and Chula Vista, California ($2,403). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,065 per week — Oakland, California pays 63% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,370$3,370
Castro Valley, California$2,470$2,470
Chula Vista, California$2,403$2,477
Fremont, California$2,266$2,266
San Francisco, California$2,065$2,254
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in San Francisco?

Care Career pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,240 per week, followed by Assured Nursing ($2,166) and Trustaff Allied ($2,142). Assured Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,254. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $2,065 per week — Care Career pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,240$2,240
Assured Nursing$2,166$2,254
Trustaff Allied$2,142$2,242
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,119$2,226
Slate Healthcare$2,091$2,195
Triage Staffing$2,028$2,114
Anders Group$2,013$2,105
Host Healthcare$1,943$2,053
Uniti Med$1,538$1,538

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

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