Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,545/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Arcata, CA is $1,545 per week. This is 22% lower than the California average of $1,878.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Arcata, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,545/week

Arcata, CA

64% lower than the US average.

$1,878/week

California

35% lower than the US average.

$2,535/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Arcata Compare to Other Cities

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Sacramento, California

$2,479/week

This is 23% higher than the Arcata average of $1,906.

Springfield, Oregon

$2,777/week

This is 31% higher than the Arcata average of $1,906.

San Francisco, California

$3,198/week

This is 40% higher than the Arcata average of $1,906.

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

Oakland, California pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,435 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($2,315) and Palo Alto, California ($2,132). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,545 per week — Oakland, California pays 58% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$2,435$2,435
Santa Clara, California$2,315$2,315
Palo Alto, California$2,132$2,500
San Francisco, California$2,075$2,180
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Arcata?

Only Cross Country Nurses reports pay data for Travel Surgical Technicians, averaging $1,545 per week. For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,545 per week, roughly in line with Cross Country Nurses.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,545$1,545

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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