Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,532/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Glendale, CA is $1,532 per week. This is 20% lower than the California average of $1,831.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 3 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technician salaries in Glendale, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,532/week

Glendale, CA

64% lower than the US average.

$1,831/week

California

38% lower than the US average.

$2,519/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Glendale Compare to Other Cities

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Apple Valley, California

$2,616/week

This is 26% higher than the Glendale average of $1,936.

Arcata, California

$2,418/week

This is 20% higher than the Glendale average of $1,936.

Santa Fe, New Mexico

$2,390/week

This is 19% higher than the Glendale average of $1,936.

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

Redwood City, California pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,450 per week, followed by Oakland, California ($2,435) and Berkeley, California ($2,400). Redwood City, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the Glendale, CA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,532 per week — Redwood City, California pays 60% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California$2,450$2,500
Oakland, California$2,435$2,435
Berkeley, California$2,400$2,400
San Francisco, California$2,213$2,213
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Glendale?

Cross Country Nurses pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $1,705 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($1,445). For comparison, the Glendale, CA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,532 per week — Cross Country Nurses pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$1,705$1,705
Host Healthcare$1,445$1,445

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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