Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,804/week

The average salary for a Travel 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.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,804/week

California

9% lower than the US average.

$1,963/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Francisco, California$2,446$2,446
Santa Rosa, California$2,141$2,141
Berkeley, California$2,104$2,104
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technicians in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Utah$2,303$2,303
Oregon$2,229$2,229
Washington$2,146$2,514
Michigan$2,105$2,133
Arizona$2,069$2,566
Nevada$2,000$2,100
Colorado$1,873$1,873
Montana$1,796$2,017
Idaho$1,788$1,933
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,446$2,446
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,342$2,342
Assured Nursing$2,133$2,133
Focus Staff$1,977$1,977
Meda Health$1,960$1,960
Uniti Med$1,929$1,929
Host Healthcare$1,793$2,141
ProKatchers$1,765$2,100
Slate Healthcare$1,754$1,754
First Connect Health$1,700$1,700

Last updated on August 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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