Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: Van Nuys, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$1,436/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in Van Nuys, CA is $1,436 per week. This is 26% lower than the California average of $1,810.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 18 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in Van Nuys, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,436/week

Van Nuys, CA

75% lower than the US average.

$1,810/week

California

39% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

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Phoenix, Arizona

$2,636/week

This is 7% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,812.

Arcata, California

$2,346/week

This is 20% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,812.

Vail, Colorado

$2,144/week

This is 31% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,812.

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

Bakersfield, California pays Travel Surgical Technologists the most, averaging $2,625 per week, followed by Richmond, California ($2,490) and Berkeley, California ($2,344). For comparison, the Van Nuys, CA average for Travel Surgical Technologists is $1,436 per week — Bakersfield, California pays 83% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bakersfield, California$2,625$2,625
Richmond, California$2,490$2,490
Berkeley, California$2,344$2,355
Salinas, California$2,321$2,516
Eureka, California$2,295$2,295
Oakland, California$2,207$2,435
Chula Vista, California$2,177$2,177

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

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