Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: Newark, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,752/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Newark, CA is $1,752 per week. This is 44% lower than the US average of $2,522.

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Based on 31 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,752/week

Newark, CA

44% lower than the US average.

$2,522/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Newark Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$3,076/week

Santa Rosa, California

$2,791/week

San Luis Obispo, California

$2,536/week

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

Oakland, California pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,435 per week, followed by Fremont, California ($2,180) and Palo Alto, California ($1,987). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,752 per week — Oakland, California pays 39% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oakland, California$2,435$2,435
Fremont, California$2,180$2,180
Palo Alto, California$1,987$2,500
San Francisco, California$1,970$1,970

Last updated on October 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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