Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

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Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,750/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in San Diego, CA is $1,750 per week. This is 6% lower than the California average of $1,850.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,750/week

San Diego, CA

44% lower than the US average.

$1,850/week

California

36% lower than the US average.

$2,524/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Luis Obispo, California

$2,913/week

This is 14% higher than the San Diego average of $2,506.

Tracy, California

$1,805/week

This is 39% lower than the San Diego average of $2,506.

Sacramento, California

$2,102/week

This is 19% lower than the San Diego average of $2,506.

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

Redwood City, California pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Oakland, California ($2,435) and San Francisco, California ($2,213). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,750 per week — Redwood City, California pays 43% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California	$2,500	$2,500
Oakland, California	$2,435	$2,435
San Francisco, California	$2,213	$2,213
Fremont, California	$2,180	$2,180
Palo Alto, California	$2,132	$2,500

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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