Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Oakland, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,121/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Oakland, CA is $2,121 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $1,767.

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,121/week

Oakland, CA

19% lower than the US average.

$1,767/week

California

43% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities

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Palo Alto, California

$2,973/week

This is 3% lower than the Oakland average of $3,069.

Santa Rosa, California

$3,012/week

This is 2% lower than the Oakland average of $3,069.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,961/week

This is 4% lower than the Oakland average of $3,069.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,644 per week, followed by Berkeley, California ($2,344) and Eureka, California ($2,295). For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,121 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,644$2,644
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Los Angeles, California$2,279$2,399
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
Castro Valley, California$2,121$2,121
Oakland, California$2,121$2,121
Fremont, California$2,114$2,114
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Oakland?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,260 per week, followed by FlexCare Allied ($2,216) and Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing ($2,121). For comparison, the Oakland, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,121 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,260$2,260
FlexCare Allied$2,216$2,216
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,121$2,121

Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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