Travel Surgical Technologist Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary
Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary
$1,661/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in California is $1,661 per week. This is 18% lower than the US average of $1,958.
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Based on 150 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in California compared to National Averages
$1,661/week
California
18% lower than the US average.
$1,958/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, California | $2,584 | $2,584 |
| Palo Alto, California | $2,154 | $2,211 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Technologists in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Montana | $2,125 | $2,738 |
| Oregon | $2,108 | $2,686 |
| Washington | $2,070 | $2,676 |
| Arizona | $2,036 | $2,561 |
| Colorado | $1,878 | $8,306 |
| New Mexico | $1,688 | $2,359 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Technologist jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel 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 |
| Nurse First | $2,293 | $2,435 |
| MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing | $2,269 | $2,306 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,185 | $2,435 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,050 | $2,050 |
| Genie Healthcare | $1,878 | $1,878 |
| Catalytic Solutions | $1,868 | $2,077 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $1,847 | $2,326 |
| LanceSoft | $1,838 | $2,358 |
Last updated on December 20, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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