Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,038/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in La Jolla, CA is $2,038 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $1,704.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,038/week

La Jolla, CA

24% lower 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 San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,422/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Tucson, Arizona

$2,382/week

This is 2% lower than the San Diego average of $2,422.

Redwood City, California

$2,607/week

This is 7% higher than the San Diego average of $2,422.

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 La Jolla, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,038 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 29% more.

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 San Diego?

Med Ninjas pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,754 per week, followed by Supplemental Health Care ($2,164) and Integrated Healthcare Services ($2,024). For comparison, the La Jolla, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,038 per week — Med Ninjas pays 35% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Med Ninjas$2,754$2,754
Supplemental Health Care$2,164$2,477
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,024$2,024
Voca Healthcare$1,996$1,996
Cross Country Nurses$1,883$2,230
Triage Staffing$1,730$1,730
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,584$1,584

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

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