Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,280/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Palo Alto, CA is $2,280 per week. This is 21% higher than the California average of $1,791.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,280/week

Palo Alto, CA

11% lower than the US average.

$1,791/week

California

41% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

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

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Santa Rosa, California

$2,954/week

This is 1% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,983.

Sacramento, California

$2,125/week

This is 40% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,983.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,868/week

This is 4% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,983.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,549 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,534) and Eureka, California ($2,295). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,280 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,549$2,652
Chula Vista, California$2,534$2,643
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Palo Alto, California$2,280$2,825
Los Angeles, California$2,279$2,399
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 Palo Alto?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,600 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,338) and Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing ($2,281). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,280 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,600$2,600
Host Healthcare$2,338$2,338
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,281$2,511
Cross Country Nurses$2,172$2,825

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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