Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,697/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,697 per week. This is 14% lower than the US average of $1,928.

Last updated on May 25, 2026. Based on 84 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,697/week

California

14% lower than the US average.

$1,928/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,344$2,530
Santa Clara, California$2,320$2,320
Berkeley, California$2,315$2,315
Santa Monica, California$2,160$2,160
Oakland, California$2,111$2,111
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,102$2,600
Montana$2,101$2,475
Arizona$1,960$2,388
Colorado$1,944$3,480
Texas$1,699$2,511
New Mexico$1,544$1,840
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$2,674$2,674
First Connect Health$2,586$2,586
CrossMed$2,438$2,438
eTeam Inc$2,393$2,530
HCS 247 Travel$2,190$2,190
Encompass Healthcare Staffing$2,170$2,170
Slate Healthcare$2,160$2,160
MedSource LLC$2,111$2,111
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,025$2,025
Trustaff Allied$1,946$2,576

Last updated on May 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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