Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Richmond, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,490/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Richmond, CA is $2,490 per week. This is 27% higher than the California average of $1,824.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,490/week

Richmond, CA

1% lower than the US average.

$1,824/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Richmond Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$3,016/week

This is 17% higher than the Richmond average of $2,490.

Santa Rosa, California

$3,068/week

This is 19% higher than the Richmond average of $2,490.

Tillamook, Oregon

$1,715/week

This is 45% lower than the Richmond average of $2,490.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,625 per week, followed by Richmond, California ($2,490) and Berkeley, California ($2,344). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the Richmond, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,490 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 5% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,625$2,625
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,325$2,516
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Palo Alto, California$2,213$2,825
Oakland, California$2,207$2,435
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Richmond?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,490 per week, followed by FlexCare Allied ($2,216). For comparison, the Richmond, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,490 per week, roughly in line with Cross Country Nurses.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$2,490$2,490
FlexCare Allied$2,216$2,216

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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