Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,742/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Bakersfield, CA is $1,742 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $1,802.

Last updated on December 12, 2025. Based on 38 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,742/week

Bakersfield, CA

41% lower than the US average.

$1,802/week

California

36% lower than the US average.

$2,458/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Mammoth Lakes, California

$1,674/week

This is 54% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,582.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,047/week

This is 26% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,582.

Tuba City, Arizona

$2,279/week

This is 13% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,582.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,584$2,584
San Jose, California$2,248$2,529
Oakland, California$2,229$2,229
Palo Alto, California$2,154$2,211
Arcadia, California$2,153$2,153
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Bakersfield?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,120$2,120
Nurse First$1,943$1,943
Voca Healthcare$1,934$1,934
First Connect Health$1,837$1,850
IDR Healthcare$1,811$1,811
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,770$1,770
TRS Healthcare$1,755$1,755
Trustaff Allied$1,737$1,737
Host Healthcare$1,721$1,721
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,716$1,716

Last updated on December 12, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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