Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Riverside, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,920/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Riverside, CA is $1,920 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $1,676.

Last updated on June 8, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,920/week

Riverside, CA

28% lower than the US average.

$1,676/week

California

47% lower than the US average.

$2,461/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities

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San Bernardino, California

$1,897/week

This is 9% lower than the Riverside average of $2,060.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,429/week

This is 15% higher than the Riverside average of $2,060.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,812/week

This is 27% higher than the Riverside average of $2,060.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$2,506$2,506
Santa Clara, California$2,320$2,320
South San Francisco, California$2,295$2,295
Los Angeles, California$2,110$2,265
San Francisco, California$2,067$2,206
Arcadia, California$2,030$2,030
Santa Monica, California$1,953$2,020
Grass Valley, California$1,940$1,940
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Riverside?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,920$1,920

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

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