Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: South San Francisco, CA

Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,805/week

The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in South San Francisco, CA is $1,805 per week. This is 40% lower than the US average of $2,519.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 172 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in South San Francisco, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,805/week

South San Francisco, CA

40% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

How Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salaries in South San Francisco Compare to Other Cities

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Delano, California

$2,013/week

This is 78% lower than the South San Francisco average of $3,585.

Arcata, California

$2,418/week

This is 48% lower than the South San Francisco average of $3,585.

Glendale, California

$1,936/week

This is 85% lower than the South San Francisco average of $3,585.

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

Richmond, California pays Travel Certified Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,490 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,392) and Salinas, California ($2,352). Salinas, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,516. For comparison, the California average for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists is $1,805 per week — Richmond, California pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Palo Alto, California$2,392$2,500
Salinas, California$2,352$2,516
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Santa Clara, California$2,327$2,327
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Oakland, California$2,214$2,327
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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