Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary
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
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?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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?
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max 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?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max 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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