Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,769/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,769 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $1,934.

Last updated on August 25, 2026. Based on 140 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,769/week

California

9% lower than the US average.

$1,934/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Monica, California$4,726$4,726
Glendale, California$2,500$2,500
Berkeley, California$2,355$2,355
Santa Clara, California$2,315$2,315
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Fremont, California$2,240$2,240
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,131$2,556
Nevada$2,075$3,475
Utah$2,037$2,500
Idaho$1,986$1,986
Montana$1,983$2,475
Arizona$1,926$2,566
Texas$1,829$2,736
New Mexico$1,804$2,930
Colorado$1,752$2,440
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,376$2,728
Prime Staffing$2,320$2,320
BHS Workforce$2,305$2,305
LanceSoft$2,209$4,726
Nightingale Nurses$2,198$2,198
HCS 247$2,024$2,121
Supplemental Health Care$1,983$2,177
Genie Healthcare$1,939$2,205
MedCadre$1,880$1,880
Trustaff Allied$1,871$2,242

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

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