Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,770/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Barbara, CA is $1,770 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $1,829.

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Santa Barbara, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,770/week

Santa Barbara, CA

42% lower than the US average.

$1,829/week

California

37% lower than the US average.

$2,510/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in Santa Barbara Compare to Other Cities

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Salinas, California

$3,082/week

This is 43% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $1,768.

Arcata, California

$2,397/week

This is 26% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $1,768.

Boise City, Idaho

$2,370/week

This is 25% higher than the Santa Barbara average of $1,768.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palo Alto, California$2,514$3,023
Bakersfield, California$2,505$2,625
Richmond, California$2,353$2,490
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,327$2,516
Santa Clara, California$2,315$2,315
Oakland, California$2,238$2,260
San Jose, California$2,180$2,265
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Barbara?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Triage Staffing$1,826$1,826
Cross Country Nurses$1,770$1,770

Last updated on September 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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