Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,841/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in California is $1,841 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $1,872.

Last updated on July 4, 2026. Based on 14 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,841/week

California

2% lower than the US average.

$1,872/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,575$2,700
Berkeley, California$2,370$2,370
Los Angeles, California$1,850$1,850
Sacramento, California$1,809$1,809
San Luis Obispo, California$1,613$1,613
Torrance, California$1,550$1,550
Redding, California$1,541$1,541
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,251$2,366
Wyoming$2,004$2,075
Washington$1,998$2,182
Montana$1,929$2,110
Colorado$1,885$2,500
Arizona$1,828$2,377
Michigan$1,752$2,025
Idaho$1,750$2,228
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,268$2,700
GQR Healthcare$1,850$1,850
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$1,706$2,187
Host Healthcare$1,690$2,013
NuWest Travel Nursing$1,600$1,600
ProKatchers$1,451$1,451

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

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