Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,932/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Santa Cruz, CA is $1,932 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $1,846.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 2 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

$1,932/week

Santa Cruz, CA

28% lower than the US average.

$1,846/week

California

34% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

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

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Eureka, California

$2,932/week

This is 8% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,159.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$1,822/week

This is 73% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,159.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$1,857/week

This is 70% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,159.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,505$2,584
San Francisco, California$2,406$2,406
San Jose, California$2,245$2,529
Oakland, California$2,229$2,229
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Cruz?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$1,932$1,932

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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