Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,778/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Oakland, CA is $1,778 per week. This is 41% lower than the US average of $2,516.

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Based on 23 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,778/week

Oakland, CA

41% lower than the US average.

$2,516/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Oakland Compare to Other Cities

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Palo Alto, California

$3,010/week

This is 4% higher than the Oakland average of $2,900.

Boise City, Idaho

$2,347/week

This is 24% lower than the Oakland average of $2,900.

Portland, Oregon

$2,440/week

This is 19% lower than the Oakland average of $2,900.

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

Berkeley, California and Redwood City, California pay Travel Surgical Technicians the most, both averaging $2,400 per week, ahead of San Francisco, California ($2,213). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,778 per week — Berkeley, California and Redwood City, California pay 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,400$2,400
Redwood City, California$2,400$2,400
San Francisco, California$2,213$2,213
Palo Alto, California$1,811$2,500

Last updated on September 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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