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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California Travel Surgical Technician Jobs

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Travel Contract

OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Santa Rosa, CA
Solomon Page
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,663/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

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Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist

San Luis Obispo, CA
Focus Staff
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,661/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

Surgical Technologist - Ambulatory Surgery Center

San Rafael, CA
Focus Staff
5x8 hrs

$1,656/week

5x8

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Travel Contract

OR Scrub Tech

Arroyo Grande, CA
Medlivo
4x10 hrs, Days

$1,656/week

Days

4x10

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Travel Contract

OR Tech

Redwood City, CA
Anders Group
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,652/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

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Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist

San Luis Obispo, CA
Anders Group
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,652/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Operating Room Surgical Technologist

San Diego, CA
Supplemental Health Care
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,649/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

OR Tech

Redwood City, CA
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,640/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Neuro Spine Ortho Surgical Tech

San Francisco, CA
Uniti Med
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,629/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

OR Tech

Redwood City, CA
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,613/week

Days

4x10

Referral Bonus

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist

San Luis Obispo, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days, Flexible
Referral Bonus

$1,613/week

Days

Flexible

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

OR Tech

Redwood, CA
Focus Staff
4x10 hrs, Days

$1,606/week

Days

4x10

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist

San Luis Obispo, CA
Medlivo
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,600/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Santa Rosa, CA
MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,595/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 7 days ago

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View job details for Certified Surgical Technologist

Travel Contract

Certified Surgical Technologist

Bakersfield, CA
Slate Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,575/week

Days

5x8

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Travel Contract

Medical-Surgical Operating Room Technician

Murrieta, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,555/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Santa Rosa, CA
Meda Health
5x8 hrs, Days

$1,554/week

Days

5x8

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Posted 7 days ago

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Travel Contract

OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Santa Rosa, CA
Anders Group
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,539/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 9 days ago

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Travel Contract

OR Tech

Redwood City, CA
Uniti Med
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$1,536/week

Days

5x8

Referral Bonus

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Posted 5 days ago

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View job details for OR Surgical Technologist

Travel Contract

OR Surgical Technologist

San Luis Obispo, CA
Uniti Med
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$1,536/week

5x8

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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