Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,778/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $1,778 per week. This is 5% lower than the California average of $1,858.

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Based on 16 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,778/week

San Diego, CA

42% lower than the US average.

$1,858/week

California

36% lower than the US average.

$2,518/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Riverside, California

$2,432/week

This is 1% lower than the San Diego average of $2,454.

Fullerton, California

$1,300/week

This is 89% lower than the San Diego average of $2,454.

Thousand Oaks, California

$2,067/week

This is 19% lower than the San Diego average of $2,454.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stockton, California$2,100$2,100
Tracy, California$2,054$2,206
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Supplemental Health Care$2,303$2,303
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,049$2,049
PRN Healthcare$2,026$2,026
Voca Healthcare$1,967$1,967
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,960$1,960
Health Advocates Network - Allied$1,941$1,974
Trustaff Allied$1,895$2,012
Talent4Health$1,890$1,890
Host Healthcare$1,780$1,780
TNAA TotalMed Allied$1,687$1,687

Last updated on February 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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