Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,629/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Luis Obispo, CA is $1,629 per week. This is 11% lower than the California average of $1,806.

Last updated on December 17, 2025. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,629/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

51% lower than the US average.

$1,806/week

California

36% lower than the US average.

$2,463/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$2,434/week

This is 5% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,319.

Eureka, California

$2,752/week

This is 16% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,319.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,986/week

This is 17% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,319.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,346$2,346
San Jose, California$2,204$2,475
Palo Alto, California$2,183$2,300
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in San Luis Obispo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$1,823$1,823
IDR Healthcare$1,769$1,769
First Connect Health$1,701$1,701
Trustaff Allied$1,682$1,682
Focus Staff$1,669$1,669
TRS Healthcare$1,669$1,669
Anders Group$1,661$1,661
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,653$1,653
Host Healthcare$1,613$1,613
Jackson Nurse Professionals$1,535$1,535

Last updated on December 17, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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