Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,062/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Francisco, CA is $2,062 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $1,799.

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,062/week

San Francisco, CA

22% lower than the US average.

$1,799/week

California

40% lower than the US average.

$2,517/week

United States

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

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Delano, California

$2,745/week

This is 6% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,917.

Arcata, California

$2,384/week

This is 22% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,917.

Glendale, California

$2,119/week

This is 38% lower than the San Francisco average of $2,917.

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 Salinas, California ($2,352). For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,062 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,625$2,625
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Salinas, California$2,352$2,516
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Palo Alto, California$2,338$2,338
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
Fremont, California$2,114$2,114
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Francisco?

Trustaff Allied pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,142 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($2,028) and Cross Country Nurses ($1,970). Trustaff Allied also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,242. For comparison, the San Francisco, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,062 per week — Trustaff Allied pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$2,142$2,242
Triage Staffing$2,028$2,114
Cross Country Nurses$1,970$1,970

Last updated on September 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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