Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,196/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,196 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $1,915.

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,196/week

Santa Cruz, CA

13% lower than the US average.

$1,915/week

California

29% lower than the US average.

$2,480/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Glendale, California

$2,886/week

This is equal to the Santa Cruz average

Prescott, Arizona

$1,959/week

This is 48% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,894.

Walla Walla, Washington

$2,375/week

This is 22% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,894.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$2,676$2,875
Berkeley, California$2,354$2,360
Castro Valley, California$2,245$2,245
Santa Cruz, California$2,196$2,400
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Cruz?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Slate Healthcare$2,317$2,317
LanceSoft$2,309$2,400
Assured Nursing$2,263$2,263
Trustaff Allied$2,249$2,249
LeaderStat$2,170$2,170
Focus Staff$2,162$2,162
Genie Healthcare$2,161$2,161
Anders Group$2,105$2,105
Travel Nurses, Inc.$2,038$2,038
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,992$1,992

Last updated on April 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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