Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Riverside, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,950/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Riverside, CA is $1,950 per week. This is 12% higher than the California average of $1,714.

Last updated on September 1, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$1,950/week

Riverside, CA

28% lower than the US average.

$1,714/week

California

46% lower than the US average.

$2,495/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities

Search

Los Angeles, California

$2,732/week

This is 29% higher than the Riverside average of $1,950.

Mammoth Lakes, California

$1,683/week

This is 16% lower than the Riverside average of $1,950.

San Francisco, California

$3,173/week

This is 39% higher than the Riverside average of $1,950.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Monica, California$4,726$4,726
Palo Alto, California$2,451$3,023
Santa Clara, California$2,315$2,315
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
San Jose, California$2,180$2,265
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
San Diego, California$2,150$2,300
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Riverside?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,950$1,950

Last updated on September 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Surgical Technologist Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Riverside, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Surgical Technologists with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article Highest-Paid Surgical Technology Specialties in 2025
Surgical technology professionals
Highest-Paid Surgical Technology Specialties in 2025
Elevate your healthcare career and financial outlook with the thrill of working in the OR.
Open article Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: What’s the Difference?
Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist
Surgical Technician vs. Surgical Technologist: What’s the Difference?
Explore these two roles with important OR duties. Learn which career path is right for you.
Open article Where Do Certified Surgical Technologists Make the Most Money?
Operating room nurses, OR techs, Physician assistant and surgeon
Where Do Certified Surgical Technologists Make the Most Money?
Discover factors that impact salary and top-paying states for staff and travel positions.
See more Blog Posts