Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Clara, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,791/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Clara, CA is $1,791 per week. This is 41% lower than the US average of $2,523.

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Based on 136 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,791/week

Santa Clara, CA

41% lower than the US average.

$2,523/week

United States

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

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Palo Alto, California

$2,983/week

This is 30% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,893.

Santa Rosa, California

$2,954/week

This is 32% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,893.

Sacramento, California

$2,125/week

This is 83% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,893.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,549 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,534) and Eureka, California ($2,295). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,825. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,791 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 42% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,549$2,652
Chula Vista, California$2,534$2,643
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Palo Alto, California$2,280$2,825
Los Angeles, California$2,279$2,399
Castro Valley, California$2,121$2,121
Oakland, California$2,121$2,121
Fremont, California$2,114$2,114

Last updated on October 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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