Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,157/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Jose, CA is $2,157 per week. This is 19% higher than the California average of $1,752.

Last updated on May 28, 2026. Based on 19 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,157/week

San Jose, CA

13% lower than the US average.

$1,752/week

California

40% lower than the US average.

$2,448/week

United States

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

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Burbank, California

$2,390/week

This is 7% lower than the San Jose average of $2,548.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,436/week

This is 5% lower than the San Jose average of $2,548.

Mammoth Lakes, California

$2,418/week

This is 5% lower than the San Jose average of $2,548.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,506$2,506
Santa Clara, California$2,320$2,320
Los Angeles, California$2,238$3,290
San Jose, California$2,157$2,506
Oakland, California$2,111$2,111
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in San Jose?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,456$2,506
Assured Nursing$2,254$2,254
Slate Healthcare$2,230$2,230
Focus Staff$2,183$2,183
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,146$2,146
Host Healthcare$2,115$2,115
Anders Group$2,105$2,105
Cross Country Nurses$2,095$2,095
Uniti Med$1,680$1,680

Last updated on May 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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