Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,940/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Modesto, CA is $1,940 per week. This is 8% higher than the California average of $1,782.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,940/week

Modesto, CA

30% lower than the US average.

$1,782/week

California

41% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Modesto Compare to Other Cities

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Reno, Nevada

$2,539/week

This is 20% lower than the Modesto average of $3,051.

Delano, California

$1,924/week

This is 59% lower than the Modesto average of $3,051.

Redding, California

$2,488/week

This is 23% lower than the Modesto average of $3,051.

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

Richmond, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,490 per week, followed by Bakersfield, California ($2,483) and Salinas, California ($2,374). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,644. For comparison, the Modesto, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,940 per week — Richmond, California pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Bakersfield, California$2,483$2,644
Salinas, California$2,374$2,516
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Palo Alto, California$2,338$2,338
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Oakland, California$2,260$2,260
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
Castro Valley, California$2,121$2,121
Fremont, California$2,114$2,114
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Modesto?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,940 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($1,826) and Trustaff Allied ($1,693). For comparison, the Modesto, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,940 per week, roughly in line with Cross Country Nurses.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,940$1,940
Triage Staffing$1,826$1,826
Trustaff Allied$1,693$1,693

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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