Average Travel Surgical Technician Salary

$1,642/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technician in Santa Monica, CA is $1,642 per week. This is 51% lower than the US average of $2,476.

Last updated on June 15, 2026. Based on 9 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,642/week

Santa Monica, CA

51% lower than the US average.

$2,476/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technician Salaries in Santa Monica Compare to Other Cities

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Torrance, California

$1,510/week

This is 64% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,471.

San Bernardino, California

$2,008/week

This is 23% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,471.

San Francisco, California

$2,659/week

This is 7% higher than the Santa Monica average of $2,471.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technicians?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Berkeley, California$2,360$2,360
Los Angeles, California$1,678$1,850
San Luis Obispo, California$1,613$1,613

Last updated on June 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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