Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,751/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,751 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $1,913.

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Based on 147 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,751/week

California

9% lower than the US average.

$1,913/week

United States

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$2,245$2,529
Oakland, California$2,229$2,229
Roseville, California$2,069$2,069
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,194$2,644
Arizona$2,136$2,607
Wyoming$2,130$2,297
Montana$2,067$2,347
Washington$2,050$2,620
Colorado$1,751$3,424
New Mexico$1,617$2,131
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,849$2,849
The Judge Group$2,480$2,480
Binding Minds$2,450$2,450
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing$2,302$2,302
LeaderStat$2,289$2,289
PRN Healthcare$2,243$2,243
Nurse First$2,206$2,529
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,202$2,202
Slate Healthcare$2,195$2,195
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,120$2,120

Last updated on December 4, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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