Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,492/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Rafael, CA is $1,492 per week. This is 22% lower than the California average of $1,824.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,492/week

San Rafael, CA

69% lower than the US average.

$1,824/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$3,016/week

This is 51% higher than the San Rafael average of $1,492.

Santa Rosa, California

$3,068/week

This is 51% higher than the San Rafael average of $1,492.

Tillamook, Oregon

$1,715/week

This is 13% higher than the San Rafael average of $1,492.

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 Berkeley, California ($2,344). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the San Rafael, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,492 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 76% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,625$2,625
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,325$2,516
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Palo Alto, California$2,213$2,825
Oakland, California$2,207$2,435
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Rafael?

Anders Group pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,719 per week, followed by Triage Staffing ($1,688) and Olaro ($1,679). For comparison, the San Rafael, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,492 per week — Anders Group pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anders Group$1,719$1,719
Triage Staffing$1,688$1,688
Olaro$1,679$1,679
Assured Nursing$1,197$1,197
Annashae$1,128$1,128
Slate Healthcare$1,110$1,110

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

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