Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,858/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,858 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,056.

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,858/week

California

11% lower than the US average.

$2,056/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,182$2,256
Torrance, California$1,306$1,306
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington$2,686$2,686
Oregon$2,193$2,506
Colorado$1,966$1,966
Montana$1,272$1,272
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$2,173$2,275
IDR Healthcare$2,132$2,132
Voca Healthcare$1,981$1,981
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,981$2,108
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,925$1,925
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,905$1,905
Focus Staff$1,754$1,754
Anders Group$1,739$1,739
Supplemental Health Care$1,641$2,005
Uniti Med$1,610$1,610

Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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