Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,619/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Chula Vista, CA is $2,619 per week. This is 35% higher than the California average of $1,704.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Chula Vista, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,619/week

Chula Vista, CA

4% higher than the US average.

$1,704/week

California

48% lower than the US average.

$2,526/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Chula Vista Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,422/week

This is 5% lower than the Chula Vista average of $2,533.

Tucson, Arizona

$2,382/week

This is 6% lower than the Chula Vista average of $2,533.

Redwood City, California

$2,607/week

This is 3% higher than the Chula Vista average of $2,533.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,619 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,285) and Vallejo, California ($2,275). Chula Vista, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Chula Vista, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,619 per week, roughly in line with Chula Vista, California.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$2,619$2,760
Palo Alto, California$2,285$2,285
Vallejo, California$2,275$2,275
Castro Valley, California$2,211$2,242
San Francisco, California$2,142$2,242
Oakland, California$2,121$2,121
San Diego, California$2,038$2,754
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Chula Vista?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Supplemental Health Care ($2,477) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,425). For comparison, the Chula Vista, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,619 per week — Med Ninjas pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$2,760$2,760
Supplemental Health Care$2,477$2,477
Cross Country Nurses$2,425$2,425

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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