Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,498/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Rafael, CA is $1,498 per week. This is 17% lower than the California average of $1,749.

Last updated on November 6, 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

$1,498/week

San Rafael, CA

69% lower than the US average.

$1,749/week

California

45% lower than the US average.

$2,538/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$3,191/week

This is 53% higher than the San Rafael average of $1,498.

Redwood City, California

$2,694/week

This is 44% higher than the San Rafael average of $1,498.

Sacramento, California

$2,486/week

This is 40% higher than the San Rafael average of $1,498.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,760 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,274) and Vallejo, California ($2,154). For comparison, the San Rafael, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,498 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 84% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$2,760$2,760
Palo Alto, California$2,274$2,511
Vallejo, California$2,154$2,154
Oakland, California$2,121$2,121
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in San Rafael?

Triage Staffing pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $1,688 per week, followed by Olaro ($1,679) and Annashae ($1,128). For comparison, the San Rafael, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,498 per week — Triage Staffing pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$1,688$1,688
Olaro$1,679$1,679
Annashae$1,128$1,128

Last updated on November 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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