Average Travel Surgical Technologist Salary

$2,120/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Technologist in San Diego, CA is $2,120 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $1,700.

Last updated on February 19, 2025. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Technologist salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,120/week

San Diego, CA

12% lower than the US average.

$1,700/week

California

39% lower than the US average.

$2,368/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Technologist Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Fresno, California

$1,968/week

This is 25% lower than the San Diego average of $2,469.

Tucson, Arizona

$2,166/week

This is 14% lower than the San Diego average of $2,469.

San Francisco, California

$2,966/week

This is 17% higher than the San Diego average of $2,469.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Technologists?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$2,330$2,330
San Francisco, California$2,143$2,362
Palo Alto, California$2,133$2,265

Last updated on February 19, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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