Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: San Mateo, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,824/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Mateo, CA is $1,824 per week. This is 36% lower than the US average of $2,473.

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Based on 133 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,824/week

San Mateo, CA

36% lower than the US average.

$2,473/week

United States

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

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Redwood City, California

$2,699/week

This is 25% lower than the San Mateo average of $3,363.

San Francisco, California

$2,903/week

This is 16% lower than the San Mateo average of $3,363.

San Rafael, California

$1,496/week

This is 125% lower than the San Mateo average of $3,363.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Monica, California$4,726$4,726
Glendale, California$2,500$2,500
Berkeley, California$2,355$2,355
South San Francisco, California$2,290$2,290
Santa Cruz, California$2,242$2,242
Fremont, California$2,240$2,240
Palmdale, California$2,195$2,195

Last updated on August 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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