Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,816/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $1,816 per week. This is 2% higher than the California average of $1,782.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 24 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,816/week

San Diego, CA

39% lower than the US average.

$1,782/week

California

42% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,972/week

This is 12% higher than the San Diego average of $2,624.

Reno, Nevada

$2,486/week

This is 6% lower than the San Diego average of $2,624.

Santa Rosa, California

$3,058/week

This is 14% higher than the San Diego average of $2,624.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?

Richmond, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,490 per week, followed by Bakersfield, California ($2,459) and Berkeley, California ($2,344). Bakersfield, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,644. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,816 per week — Richmond, California pays 37% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Bakersfield, California$2,459$2,644
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,330$2,423
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Los Angeles, California$2,279$2,399
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
Castro Valley, California$2,121$2,121
Oakland, California$2,121$2,121
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Diego?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,024 per week, followed by Talent4Health ($1,932) and Cross Country Nurses ($1,850). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,816 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,024$2,024
Talent4Health$1,932$1,932
Cross Country Nurses$1,850$1,950
Voca Healthcare$1,836$1,836
Trustaff Allied$1,764$1,764
Meda Health$1,739$1,739
Triage Staffing$1,730$1,730
Supplemental Health Care$1,649$1,649
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,584$1,584

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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