Travel Surgical Technician Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,812/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in San Jose, CA is $1,812 per week. This is 39% lower than the US average of $2,520.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,812/week

San Jose, CA

39% lower than the US average.

$2,520/week

United States

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

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Fremont, California

$2,672/week

This is 1% lower than the San Jose average of $2,704.

Modesto, California

$2,926/week

This is 8% higher than the San Jose average of $2,704.

Reno, Nevada

$2,472/week

This is 9% lower than the San Jose average of $2,704.

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

Redwood City, California pays Travel Surgical Technicians the most, averaging $2,450 per week, followed by Oakland, California ($2,435) and Berkeley, California ($2,400). Redwood City, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,500. For comparison, the California average for Travel Surgical Technicians is $1,812 per week — Redwood City, California pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Redwood City, California$2,450$2,500
Oakland, California$2,435$2,435
Berkeley, California$2,400$2,400
San Francisco, California$2,213$2,213
Fremont, California$2,180$2,180

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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