Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Maria, CA

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Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,686/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Maria, CA is $1,686 per week. This is 50% lower than the US average of $2,525.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 135 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,686/week

Santa Maria, CA

50% lower than the US average.

$2,525/week

United States

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

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,359/week

This is 27% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,001.

Redwood City, California

$2,530/week

This is 19% lower than the Santa Maria average of $3,001.

San Francisco, California

$3,127/week

This is 4% higher than the Santa Maria average of $3,001.

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

Oakland, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $3,370 per week, followed by Chula Vista, California ($2,451) and Palo Alto, California ($2,281). For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,686 per week — Oakland, California pays 100% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Oakland, California	$3,370	$3,370
Chula Vista, California	$2,451	$2,477
Palo Alto, California	$2,281	$2,511
Castro Valley, California	$2,211	$2,242
San Francisco, California	$2,093	$2,226

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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