Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: California

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Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,763/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in California is $1,763 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $1,853.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 34 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,763/week

California

5% lower than the US average.

$1,853/week

United States

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

Redwood City, California pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Oakland, California ($2,435) and Berkeley, California ($2,400). For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,763 per week — Redwood City, California pays 42% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California	$2,500	$2,500
Oakland, California	$2,435	$2,435
Berkeley, California	$2,400	$2,400
San Francisco, California	$2,213	$2,213
Fremont, California	$2,180	$2,180

How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in California compare to nearby states?

Idaho pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,228 per week, followed by Arizona ($2,050) and Wyoming ($2,048). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,817. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,763 per week — Idaho pays 26% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Idaho	$2,228	$2,228
Arizona	$2,050	$2,220
Wyoming	$2,048	$2,048
Oregon	$2,004	$2,817
Colorado	$1,889	$2,366
Montana	$1,788	$1,880
Texas	$1,564	$1,995
New Mexico	$1,402	$1,402

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in California?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,436 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($1,911) and LanceSoft ($1,700). Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,763 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied pays 38% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied	$2,436	$2,500
Cross Country Nurses	$1,911	$2,435
LanceSoft	$1,700	$1,700
Assured Nursing	$1,685	$1,685
Anders Group	$1,626	$1,713
Host Healthcare	$1,550	$2,338
NuWest Travel Nursing	$1,550	$1,550
Slate Healthcare	$1,546	$1,546
FlexCare Allied	$1,541	$1,541
First Connect Health	$1,450	$1,450

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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