How much do travel Travel Surgical Technician jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Thursday, August 20th 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in California is $1,766 but can pay up to $2,336 per week.

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Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, California
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus
Meda Health and 8 others

UP TO $2,336/wk

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Neuro Spine Ortho Surgical Tech

San Francisco, California
Sutter Health CPMC Mission Bernal Campus
Meda Health and 7 others

UP TO $2,078/wk

Flexible

5x8

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Travel Contract

OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Santa Rosa, California
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital
Host Healthcare and 13 others

UP TO $1,844/wk

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5x8

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View job details for Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

San Rafael, California
Marin Specialty Surgery Center
Olaro and 6 others

UP TO $1,719/wk

Rotating

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OR Tech

Redwood City, California
Sequoia Hospital
Host Healthcare and 8 others

UP TO $1,710/wk

Days

4x10

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OR Surgical Technologist

San Luis Obispo, California
French Hospital Medical Center
Host Healthcare and 6 others

UP TO $1,661/wk

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Surgical Technologist

Bakersfield, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,530/week

Days

4x10

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
HCS 247
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,336/week

Nights

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Assured Nursing
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,254/week

Nights

4x10

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Slate Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights

$2,226/week

Nights

4x10

Above Average Pay

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View job details for OR Surgical Technologist (CST)

Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist (CST)

San Francisco, CA
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings

$2,190/week

Days

Evenings

5x8

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Surgical Technologist

San Francisco, CA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,180/week

Nights

4x10

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Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist (CST)

San Francisco, CA
Focus Staff
4x10 hrs, Days

$2,179/week

Days

4x10

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Meda Health
4x10 hrs, Nights

$2,111/week

Nights

4x10

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Focus Staff
4x10 hrs, Nights

$2,110/week

Nights

4x10

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Anders Group
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,105/week

Nights

4x10

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$2,090/week

Days

5x8

Above Average Pay

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View job details for Neuro Spine Ortho Surgical Tech

Travel Contract

Neuro Spine Ortho Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Assured Nursing
5x8 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

$2,078/week

Flexible

5x8

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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View job details for PACU Surgical Technician

Travel Contract

PACU Surgical Technician

Marysville, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

$2,070/week

Evenings

4x10

Referral Bonus

Above Average Pay

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Travel Contract

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,053/week

Nights

4x10

Referral Bonus

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California Travel Surgical Technician Salary Insights

Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,804/week

The average salary for a Surgical Technician in California is $1,804 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $1,963.

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Based on 11 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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California Travel Surgical Technician FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in California?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Surgical Technician jobs in California are Focus Staff (7 jobs), Host Healthcare (7 jobs), and Uniti Med (6 jobs).

Does Vivian have any local contract Surgical Technician jobs?

As of Thursday, August 20th 2026, Vivian has 8 listings for local contract Surgical Technician jobs. These jobs pay $36 per hour on average, and up to $54 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Surgical Technician?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Surgical Technician Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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