Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,114/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Francisco, CA is $2,114 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $1,832.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,114/week

San Francisco, CA

20% lower than the US average.

$1,832/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,529/week

United States

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

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Sacramento, California

$2,400/week

This is 31% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,133.

Redding, California

$2,634/week

This is 19% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,133.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,477/week

This is 26% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,133.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,619 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,281) and Santa Rosa, California ($2,241). Chula Vista, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,114 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$2,619$2,760
Palo Alto, California$2,281$2,511
Santa Rosa, California$2,241$2,360
West Hollywood, California$2,206$2,206
Vallejo, California$2,154$2,154
Santa Monica, California$2,141$2,141
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Francisco?

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,226 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,114) and Trustaff Allied ($2,041). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,114 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,226$2,226
Triage Staffing$2,114$2,114
Trustaff Allied$2,041$2,041

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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