Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,622/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Santa Maria, CA is $1,622 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $1,768.

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,622/week

Santa Maria, CA

56% lower than the US average.

$1,768/week

California

43% lower than the US average.

$2,532/week

United States

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

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,213/week

This is 30% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,869.

San Francisco, California

$3,167/week

This is 9% higher than the Santa Maria average of $2,869.

Redding, California

$2,543/week

This is 13% lower than the Santa Maria average of $2,869.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?

Castro Valley, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,470 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,451) and Oakland, California ($2,314). Chula Vista, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,477. For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,622 per week — Castro Valley, California pays 52% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Castro Valley, California$2,470$2,470
Chula Vista, California$2,451$2,477
Oakland, California$2,314$2,314
Palo Alto, California$2,285$2,285
San Francisco, California$2,052$2,254
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Maria?

Genie Healthcare pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,656 per week, followed by Anders Group ($1,652) and Trustaff Allied ($1,644). For comparison, the Santa Maria, CA average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,622 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$1,656$1,656
Anders Group$1,652$1,652
Trustaff Allied$1,644$1,644
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$1,642$1,642
Cross Country Nurses$1,630$1,630
Host Healthcare$1,613$1,613
Triage Staffing$1,593$1,593
Nightingale Nurses$1,542$1,542
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,462$1,462

Last updated on October 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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