Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,670/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Luis Obispo, CA is $1,670 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $1,813.

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Based on 10 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,670/week

San Luis Obispo, CA

48% lower than the US average.

$1,813/week

California

36% lower than the US average.

$2,469/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Luis Obispo Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,851/week

This is 5% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,988.

Apple Valley, California

$2,292/week

This is 30% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,988.

San Bernardino, California

$2,225/week

This is 34% lower than the San Luis Obispo average of $2,988.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,384$2,400
San Rafael, California$2,356$2,490
San Francisco, California$2,319$2,500
Pleasanton, California$2,290$2,290
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Santa Clara, California$2,281$2,315
Stockton, California$2,185$2,185
Palo Alto, California$2,069$2,500
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Luis Obispo?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Olaro$1,734$1,734
First Connect Health$1,685$1,685
Trustaff Allied$1,660$1,660
Cross Country Nurses$1,640$1,640
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,628$1,628

Last updated on July 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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