Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,885/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,885 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $1,912.

Last updated on July 9, 2026. Based on 95 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,885/week

California

1% lower than the US average.

$1,912/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$2,506$2,506
Palo Alto, California$2,493$2,676
Berkeley, California$2,364$2,367
San Francisco, California$2,335$2,500
La Mesa, California$2,321$2,430
Redwood City, California$2,315$2,315
Santa Clara, California$2,292$2,315
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Los Angeles, California$2,282$2,282
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wyoming$2,085$2,200
Idaho$1,998$2,269
Oregon$1,994$2,299
Montana$1,984$2,650
Washington$1,962$2,485
Colorado$1,873$3,065
Arizona$1,819$2,227
Michigan$1,669$2,228
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,500$2,500
RadHealth+$2,377$2,377
MedSource LLC$2,367$2,367
HCS 247$2,282$2,282
Talent4Health$2,256$2,642
Olaro$2,223$2,247
GQR Healthcare$2,200$2,200
Care Career$2,090$2,090
Trustaff Allied$2,042$2,676
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,025$2,025

Last updated on July 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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