Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,745/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in San Luis Obispo, CA is $1,745 per week. This is equal to the California average

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 27 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

$1,745/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

45% lower than the US average.

$1,739/week

California

45% lower than the US average.

$2,522/week

United States

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

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Turlock, California

$2,684/week

This is 8% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,456.

Glendale, California

$2,757/week

This is 11% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,456.

Redwood City, California

$2,534/week

This is 3% higher than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,456.

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 Chula Vista, California ($2,403) and Fremont, California ($2,266). For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,745 per week — Oakland, California pays 93% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$3,370$3,370
Chula Vista, California$2,403$2,477
Fremont, California$2,266$2,266
Castro Valley, California$2,163$2,470
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in San Luis Obispo?

LanceSoft pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,000 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($1,952) and Cross Country Nurses ($1,800). For comparison, the San Luis Obispo, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,745 per week — LanceSoft pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,000$2,000
Prime Staffing$1,952$1,952
Cross Country Nurses$1,800$1,800
Triage Staffing$1,773$1,773
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,766$1,766
Olaro$1,763$1,763
Medlivo$1,740$1,880
Trustaff Allied$1,725$1,838
Solomon Page$1,688$1,788
Anders Group$1,652$1,652

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

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