Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Santa Monica, CA

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Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,141/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Monica, CA is $2,141 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $1,800.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,141/week

Santa Monica, CA

18% lower than the US average.

$1,800/week

California

41% lower than the US average.

$2,533/week

United States

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

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Bakersfield, California

$3,778/week

This is 42% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,196.

San Diego, California

$2,608/week

This is 16% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,196.

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,438/week

This is 10% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,196.

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

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,619 per week, followed by Palo Alto, California ($2,281) and West Hollywood, California ($2,206). Chula Vista, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,760. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,141 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 22% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California	$2,619	$2,760
Palo Alto, California	$2,281	$2,511
West Hollywood, California	$2,206	$2,206
Vallejo, California	$2,154	$2,154
Santa Monica, California	$2,141	$2,141
Santa Clara, California	$2,121	$2,121

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in Santa Monica?

Only Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing reports pay data for Travel Surgical Technologists, averaging $2,141 per week. For comparison, the Santa Monica, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $2,141 per week, roughly in line with Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,141	$2,141

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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