Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Monica, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,231/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Monica, CA is $1,231 per week. This is 46% lower than the California average of $1,800.

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

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

$1,231/week

Santa Monica, CA

100% lower than the US average.

$1,800/week

California

37% lower than the US average.

$2,465/week

United States

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

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Torrance, California

$1,479/week

This is 78% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,630.

San Bernardino, California

$1,809/week

This is 45% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,630.

San Diego, California

$2,783/week

This is 6% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,630.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$2,321$2,430
South San Francisco, California$2,295$2,295
Bakersfield, California$2,274$2,642
Berkeley, California$2,262$2,360
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Monica?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,953$2,020
American Consultants$1,534$1,534
Assured Nursing$1,355$1,355
Host Healthcare$1,251$1,251
Focus Staff$1,227$1,227
Uniti Med$1,203$1,203
Meda Health$816$816

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

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