Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Hayward, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,815/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Hayward, CA is $1,815 per week. This is 39% lower than the US average of $2,517.

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Based on 117 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,815/week

Hayward, CA

39% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Hayward Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$3,004/week

This is 16% lower than the Hayward average of $3,483.

Santa Rosa, California

$3,055/week

This is 14% lower than the Hayward average of $3,483.

Arcata, California

$2,352/week

This is 48% lower than the Hayward average of $3,483.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,625 per week, followed by Richmond, California ($2,490) and Berkeley, California ($2,344). For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,815 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,625$2,625
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,325$2,516
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Oakland, California$2,207$2,435
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177

Last updated on September 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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