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Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,791/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,791 per week. This is 6% lower than the US average of $1,906.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on 136 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,791/week

California

6% lower than the US average.

$1,906/week

United States

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,549 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,534) and Eureka, California ($2,295). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,791 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 42% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California	$2,549	$2,652
Chula Vista, California	$2,534	$2,643
Eureka, California	$2,295	$2,295
Palo Alto, California	$2,280	$2,825
Los Angeles, California	$2,279	$2,399
Castro Valley, California	$2,121	$2,121
Oakland, California	$2,121	$2,121
Fremont, California	$2,114	$2,114

How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?

Montana pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,317 per week, followed by Idaho ($2,046) and Utah ($2,005). Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,184. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,791 per week — Montana pays 29% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Montana	$2,317	$2,727
Idaho	$2,046	$2,197
Utah	$2,005	$2,122
Wyoming	$1,976	$2,034
Colorado	$1,877	$3,184
Oregon	$1,870	$2,610
Arizona	$1,839	$2,220
Texas	$1,750	$2,429
New Mexico	$1,653	$2,072

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?

First Connect Health pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,705 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied ($2,300) and MedSource LLC ($2,291). For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,791 per week — First Connect Health pays 51% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Connect Health	$2,705	$2,705
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,300	$2,600
MedSource LLC	$2,291	$2,291
Talent4Health	$2,253	$2,652
FlexCare Allied	$2,216	$2,216
LanceSoft	$2,150	$2,200
Care Career	$2,050	$2,050
Integrated Healthcare Services	$2,024	$2,024
Accurate Healthcare Staffing	$1,974	$2,342
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$1,887	$2,511

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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