The median Certified Surgical Technologist salary is $33.50 per hour, or $69,680 per year, based on 752 job postings across 70 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$33.50
Median hourly
$69,680
Annual salary
$27-$47
Pay range
70
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Certified Surgical Technologist earns $33.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $30.50 and $40.83/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -1.5% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: New York, NEW YORK is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Chicago, ILLINOIS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-1.5%
Current median: $33.50/hr
Prior period: $34.00/hr
Job openings
+47.7%
226 recent postings
Previous period: 153 postings
Daily pay signal
$30.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Certified Surgical Technologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $34.00/hr to $33.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$27.00
$56,160/yr
Median
$33.50
$69,680/yr
Top earners
$47.00
$97,760/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $33.50/hr | 212 |
Mar 2026 | $33.50/hr | 167 |
Feb 2026 | $33.50/hr | 84 |
Jan 2026 | $33.50/hr | 100 |
Dec 2025 | $33.25/hr | 80 |
Nov 2025 | $38.90/hr | 109 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$37.61
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Estimated from national data
~$31.76
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Estimated from national data
~$39.03
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Estimated from national data
~$37.13
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25 postings · 10 companies
$40.83
$35-$43
83 postings · 13 companies
$33.50
$34-$35
63 postings · 6 companies
$47.00
$41-$47
Estimated from national data
~$36.18
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Estimated from national data
~$36.72
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45 postings · 20 companies
$30.50
$29-$33
10 postings · 5 companies
$31.50
$29-$33
Estimated from national data
~$32.08
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Estimated from national data
~$39.15
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51 postings · 18 companies
$31.50
$28-$33
26 postings · 3 companies
$31.50
$32-$32
Estimated from national data
~$30.50
—
7 postings · 3 companies
$29.00
$28-$32
Estimated from national data
~$37.31
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Estimated from national data
~$32.35
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Estimated from national data
~$33.17
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5 postings · 3 companies
$35.50
$33-$36
38 postings · 16 companies
$37.00
$36-$45
6 postings · 4 companies
$26.25
$26-$53
8 postings · 3 companies
$36.50
$35-$42
Estimated from national data
~$33.77
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Estimated from national data
~$32.48
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Estimated from national data
~$33.24
—
5 postings · 1 companies
$27.50
$28-$28
10 postings · 4 companies
$44.00
$44-$44
Estimated from national data
~$38.97
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14 postings · 9 companies
$33.75
$33-$36
Estimated from national data
~$35.24
—
61 postings · 33 companies
$41.50
$34-$47
16 postings · 7 companies
$28.00
$23-$30
Estimated from national data
~$31.50
—
Estimated from national data
~$36.85
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Estimated from national data
~$31.12
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6 postings · 4 companies
$45.06
$36-$51
11 postings · 9 companies
$39.33
$31-$43
Estimated from national data
~$39.32
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12 postings · 10 companies
$32.25
$29-$70
Estimated from national data
~$39.82
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6 postings · 3 companies
$29.75
$27-$30
34 postings · 15 companies
$29.75
$27-$32
7 postings · 3 companies
$32.50
$30-$33
Estimated from national data
~$31.35
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Estimated from national data
~$32.89
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25 postings · 8 companies
$45.00
$44-$46
Estimated from national data
~$37.91
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Estimated from national data
~$38.40
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Estimated from national data
~$37.37
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Certified Surgical Technologist salaries.
New York
New York · 10 postings
$47.50/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$47.47/hr
Danbury
Connecticut · 49 postings
$47.00/hr
Tacoma
Washington · 11 postings
$45.00/hr
Rochester
New York · 16 postings
$41.84/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 20 postings
$31.00/hr
Newburgh
Indiana · 21 postings
$31.50/hr
Syracuse
New York · 14 postings
$33.50/hr
Lakewood
Colorado · 20 postings
$33.50/hr
Pueblo
Colorado · 13 postings
$33.50/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Certified Surgical Technologist positions.
Access Healthcare
5 postings
$62.05/hr
Navitaspartners
5 postings
$49.00/hr
Hospital For Special Surgery
5 postings
$47.50/hr
Nuvance Health
63 postings
$47.00/hr
Multicare Health System
18 postings
$43.50/hr
Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare
5 postings
$24.00/hr
Intellatriage
12 postings
$26.50/hr
Sca Health
112 postings
$30.25/hr
Deaconess Health System
31 postings
$31.50/hr
Endeavor Health
7 postings
$32.50/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Surgical Technologist | 198 | $33.50/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist-cardiac | 26 | $47.00/hr |
| Surgical Tech Certified | 22 | $33.50/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist (cst) | 21 | $30.50/hr |
| Certified Or Surgical Technologist (cst) | 15 | $42.78/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist I | 13 | $34.50/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist-total Joint | 13 | $47.00/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist (cst) Full-time | 11 | $31.50/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist Ii, 40 Hours Day Nbstsa, Ncct | 9 | $37.53/hr |
| Certified Surgical Technologist - Cardiovascular Operating Room | 6 | $33.50/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Certified Surgical Technologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Certified Surgical Technologist salary is $33.50 per hour, or $69,680 annually. Pay ranges from $27.00/hr (10th percentile) to $47.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 752 job postings, the highest paying states for Certified Surgical Technologists include Connecticut, Oregon, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 752 Certified Surgical Technologist job postings across 70 states, from 210 different healthcare employers.
Certified Surgical Technologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Certified Surgical Technologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 1.5%.
Certified Surgical Technologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $7.33 to $13.50 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like New York offer $47.50/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $31.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Certified Surgical Technologists typically earn around $27.00 to $30.50 per hour ($56,160 to $63,440 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $33.50/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 752 active postings with listed compensation for Certified Surgical Technologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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