Hourly Rate for Surgical Technologist Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City for Surgical Technologist Jobs

Top Cities by Popularity for Surgical Technologist Jobs

Highest Hourly Rates By City Top Cities by Popularity

Highest Hourly Rates By City 1. San Jose, California 2. San Francisco, California 3. Danbury, Connecticut 4. Chapel Hill, North Carolina 5. Buffalo, New York 6. Seattle, Washington 7. Portland, Oregon 8. Sacramento, California 9. Spokane, Washington 10. San Diego, California 11. Worcester, Massachusetts 12. Washington, District of Columbia 13. New York, New York 14. Los Angeles, California 15. Minneapolis, Minnesota 16. McAllen, Texas 17. Arlington, Texas 18. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 19. Boston, Massachusetts 20. Fort Worth, Texas Top Cities by Popularity 1. Houston, Texas 2. Atlanta, Georgia 3. Dallas, Texas 4. Chicago, Illinois 5. Austin, Texas 6. Los Angeles, California 7. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Surgical Technology Salaries

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, certified surgical technologists can expect excellent job growth over the next several years. Since this is a job requiring a relatively low investment in education and training to get started, surgical technology can be a great choice for anyone wishing to work in the medical field. For those just getting started, median surgical technology salaries range from around $10 to $18 per hour. After several years of experience, the median salary range increases to around $15 to $23 per hour, according to PayScale's chart showing Surgical Technology Salaries by Years Experience. Most surgical technologists work in hospitals, but other employment settings include ambulatory surgical centers, private practices and dental offices. Responsibilities will be similar in different locations and include preparing both patients and the operating room for surgery, checking and adjusting surgical equipment, assisting during surgery and other tasks. To see how the salary for surgical technology jobs compares in different settings, see the chart showing Surgical Technology Salaries by Employment Setting.

For an inside look at what it's really like to work in surgical technology, read the Surgical Technologist Salary Story in the PayScale blogs section. You'll find an interview with Patricia Eder, a surgical tech with over 30 years of experience in the field.