Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,659/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Cruz, CA is $1,659 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $1,814.

Last updated on May 20, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,659/week

Santa Cruz, CA

48% lower than the US average.

$1,814/week

California

36% lower than the US average.

$2,460/week

United States

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

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Stockton, California

$2,754/week

This is 14% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,362.

San Bernardino, California

$1,903/week

This is 24% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,362.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,172/week

This is 9% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,362.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,319$2,506
Berkeley, California$2,315$2,450
Santa Monica, California$2,160$2,160
Los Angeles, California$2,154$3,290
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Cruz?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Trustaff Allied$1,677$1,677
Focus Staff$1,668$1,668
Anders Group$1,661$1,661
Cross Country Nurses$1,655$1,655
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,636$1,636

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

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