Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,790/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $1,790 per week. This is equal to the California average

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Based on 22 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,790/week

San Diego, CA

38% lower than the US average.

$1,790/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,476/week

United States

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

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San Bernardino, California

$2,200/week

This is 30% lower than the San Diego average of $2,867.

San Francisco, California

$2,880/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Las Cruces, New Mexico

$2,324/week

This is 23% lower than the San Diego average of $2,867.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Jose, California$2,506$2,506
Palo Alto, California$2,380$2,380
Berkeley, California$2,376$2,400
San Francisco, California$2,365$2,480
La Mesa, California$2,321$2,430
Santa Clara, California$2,320$2,320
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Los Angeles, California$2,282$2,282
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Diego?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.$2,072$2,072
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,025$2,025
Talent4Health$1,869$1,869
PRN Healthcare$1,809$1,809
Trustaff Allied$1,786$1,786
Host Healthcare$1,780$1,780
Meda Health$1,758$1,839
Cross Country Nurses$1,680$1,755
Supplemental Health Care$1,649$1,649

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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