Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,321/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Salinas, CA is $2,321 per week. This is 22% higher than the California average of $1,810.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,321/week

Salinas, CA

8% lower than the US average.

$1,810/week

California

39% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Salinas Compare to Other Cities

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Arcata, California

$2,346/week

This is 25% lower than the Salinas average of $2,931.

Boise City, Idaho

$2,347/week

This is 25% lower than the Salinas average of $2,931.

Phoenix, Arizona

$2,636/week

This is 11% lower than the Salinas average of $2,931.

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). For comparison, the Salinas, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,321 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 13% 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$2,321$2,516
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
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 Salinas?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,516 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($2,416) and MedSource LLC ($2,291). For comparison, the Salinas, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,321 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,516$2,516
Talent4Health$2,416$2,425
MedSource LLC$2,291$2,291
Meda Health$2,283$2,283
Trustaff Allied$2,277$2,277
Cross Country Nurses$2,270$2,270
FlexCare Allied$2,223$2,223
Triage Staffing$2,197$2,197

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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