Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Maria, CA

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,840/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Santa Maria, CA is $1,840 per week. This is 34% lower than the US average of $2,468.

Last updated on July 20, 2026. Based on 257 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

$1,840/week

Santa Maria, CA

34% lower than the US average.

$2,468/week

United States

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

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San Bernardino, California

$2,231/week

This is 40% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,116.

San Francisco, California

$2,847/week

This is 9% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,116.

San Diego, California

$2,521/week

This is 24% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,116.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,367$2,367
San Rafael, California$2,356$2,490
Pleasanton, California$2,290$2,290
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Santa Clara, California$2,281$2,315
San Francisco, California$2,247$2,526
Palo Alto, California$2,069$2,500

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

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