Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
Average Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Salary
$1,731/week
The average salary for a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in California is $1,731 per week. This is 13% lower than the US average of $1,951.
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on 183 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Certified Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$1,731/week
California
13% lower than the US average.
$1,951/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | $2,346 | $2,346 |
| San Francisco, California | $2,132 | $2,470 |
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Certified Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | $2,397 | $2,571 |
| Montana | $2,210 | $3,024 |
| Oregon | $2,127 | $2,686 |
| Arizona | $2,056 | $2,686 |
| Washington | $2,046 | $2,676 |
| Nevada | $2,029 | $2,246 |
| Colorado | $1,810 | $8,306 |
| New Mexico | $1,757 | $2,448 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Certified Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| TNAA TotalMed RN | $2,849 | $2,849 |
| The Judge Group | $2,480 | $2,480 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $2,402 | $2,402 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| Nurse First | $2,293 | $2,435 |
| LeaderStat | $2,289 | $2,289 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,269 | $2,306 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,220 | $2,220 |
| Formation, Inc. | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,185 | $2,435 |
Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
- San Francisco, CA
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- San Francisco, CA
- LanceSoft
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- San Francisco, CA
- LanceSoft
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,426/week
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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
- San Francisco, CA
- LanceSoft
- 4x10 hrs, Days
$2,406/week
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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
- Palm Springs, CA
- Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,402/week
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