Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,097/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Palo Alto, CA is $2,097 per week. This is 21% higher than the California average of $1,660.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,097/week

Palo Alto, CA

18% lower than the US average.

$1,660/week

California

49% lower than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Concord, California

$1,717/week

This is 78% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,058.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,330/week

This is 31% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,058.

Mammoth Lakes, California

$1,695/week

This is 80% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,058.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,584$2,584
Palo Alto, California$2,097$2,097
San Francisco, California$2,061$2,435
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TNAA TotalMed Allied$2,097$2,097

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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