Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: San Francisco, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,942/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in San Francisco, CA is $1,942 per week. This is 7% higher than the California average of $1,806.

Last updated on April 29, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$1,942/week

San Francisco, CA

27% lower than the US average.

$1,806/week

California

37% lower than the US average.

$2,476/week

United States

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

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San Bernardino, California

$1,913/week

This is 70% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,242.

Corvallis, Oregon

$2,787/week

This is 16% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,242.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,185/week

This is 48% lower than the San Francisco average of $3,242.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Novato, California$2,426$2,426
Sacramento, California$2,124$2,148
Redlands, California$2,093$2,093
San Francisco, California$1,942$2,115
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Technician jobs in San Francisco?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,115$2,115
Uniti Med$1,770$1,770

Last updated on April 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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