Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,598/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Arcata, CA is $1,598 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $1,764.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Arcata, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,598/week

Arcata, CA

58% lower than the US average.

$1,764/week

California

43% lower than the US average.

$2,529/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Arcata Compare to Other Cities

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Sacramento, California

$2,480/week

This is 11% higher than the Arcata average of $2,218.

Springfield, Oregon

$2,741/week

This is 19% higher than the Arcata average of $2,218.

San Francisco, California

$3,198/week

This is 31% higher than the Arcata average of $2,218.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,274) and Vallejo, California ($2,154). For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,598 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 73% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$2,760$2,760
Palo Alto, California$2,274$2,511
Vallejo, California$2,154$2,154
Oakland, California$2,121$2,121
San Francisco, California$2,067$2,226
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Arcata?

LanceSoft pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,700 per week, followed by Synergy Medical Staffing ($1,669) and Slate Healthcare ($1,585). For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,598 per week — LanceSoft pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$1,700$1,700
Synergy Medical Staffing$1,669$1,669
Slate Healthcare$1,585$1,585
Cross Country Nurses$1,545$1,545
Annashae$1,520$1,520
Triage Staffing$1,516$1,516

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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