As of July 01, 2026, the average annual salary for travel med tech in California is $87,867, equivalent to $42 per hour, $1,690 weekly, or $7,322 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for travel med tech in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for travel med tech in California vary widely, spanning from $75,877 to $103,009. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($81,591) and 75th percentile ($95,793), while top earners (90th percentile) make $103,009 per year. This $14,202 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Customer Service or Hematology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, California travel med tech often earn 10.3% higher than national averages due to demand from Fortune 5 companies. However, California currently ranks 2 nationwide for travel med tech job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
travel med tech Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile travel med tech Salary $75,877 CA July 01, 2026
25th Percentile travel med tech Salary $81,591 CA July 01, 2026
50th Percentile travel med tech Salary $87,867 CA July 01, 2026
75th Percentile travel med tech Salary $95,793 CA July 01, 2026
90th Percentile travel med tech Salary $103,009 CA July 01, 2026
25% $81,591 10% $75,877 90% $103,009 75% $95,793 $87,867 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Travel medical technologists, or travel med techs, are healthcare professionals who perform laboratory tests and analyses to assist in diagnosing and treating patients. These professionals often work on temporary assignments in various healthcare facilities, providing flexibility and exposure to diverse work environments. Salaries for travel med techs can vary based on factors such as location, experience, and the specific healthcare facility. On average, travel med techs earn between $1,500 and $2,500 per week, with additional benefits such as housing stipends, travel reimbursements, and he...

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $78,852 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $83,828 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $84,049 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $81,395 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $79,526 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $83,835 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $80,730 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $79,052 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $95,480 Date Updated July 01, 2026
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $92,849 Date Updated July 01, 2026
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