Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Pismo Beach, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,762/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Pismo Beach, CA is $1,762 per week. This is 43% lower than the US average of $2,524.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 127 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,762/week

Pismo Beach, CA

43% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Pismo Beach Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,913/week

This is 15% lower than the Pismo Beach average of $3,342.

Palo Alto, California

$2,994/week

This is 12% lower than the Pismo Beach average of $3,342.

Sacramento, California

$2,102/week

This is 59% lower than the Pismo Beach average of $3,342.

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 Eureka, California ($2,295) and Los Angeles, California ($2,279). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,762 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,549$2,652
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Los Angeles, California$2,279$2,399
Palo Alto, California$2,279$2,825
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

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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