Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,897/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in La Jolla, CA is $1,897 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $1,828.

Last updated on March 31, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,897/week

La Jolla, CA

31% lower than the US average.

$1,828/week

California

35% lower than the US average.

$2,475/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Glenwood Springs, Colorado

$2,800/week

This is 4% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

Lone Tree, Colorado

$1,466/week

This is 98% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

Denver, Colorado

$2,147/week

This is 35% lower than the San Diego average of $2,898.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$2,676$2,875
Berkeley, California$2,354$2,360
Castro Valley, California$2,245$2,245
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Meda Health$2,167$2,494
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.$2,093$2,093
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,025$2,025
Host Healthcare$1,978$1,978
Talent4Health$1,961$2,104
Voca Healthcare$1,931$1,931
Supplemental Health Care$1,838$1,838
Trustaff Allied$1,771$1,771
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,666$1,666
Healthcare Support$1,257$1,257

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

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