Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$2,500/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Palo Alto, CA is $2,500 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $1,995.

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,500/week

Palo Alto, CA

1% higher than the US average.

$1,995/week

California

24% lower than the US average.

$2,482/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Castro Valley, California

$2,015/week

This is 51% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,033.

San Francisco, California

$2,782/week

This is 9% lower than the Palo Alto average of $3,033.

San Luis Obispo, California

$3,045/week

This is equal to the Palo Alto average

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Palo Alto, California$2,500$2,500
San Francisco, California$2,412$2,700
Berkeley, California$2,370$2,370
Thousand Oaks, California$1,893$1,893
Sacramento, California$1,809$1,809
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,500$2,500

Last updated on July 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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