Average Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Hourly Pay

The top respondents for the job title Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) are from the companies HCA, Inc., Indiana University (IU) Health and Tampa General Hospital. Reported salaries are highest at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System where the average pay is $28.68. Other companies that offer high salaries for this role include Texas Health Resources and Methodist, earning around $24.69 and $24.11, respectively. Tampa General Hospital pays the lowest at around $19.93. Ascension Health and Indiana University (IU) Health also pay on the lower end of the scale, paying $20.34 and $22.82, respectively.

Skills in Operating Room / OR and Orthopedics are correlated to pay that is above average. Skills that pay less than market rate include Obstetrics/Gynecology (OB/GYN), Surgery and General Surgery.

An entry-level Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with less than 1 year experience can expect to earn an average total compensation (includes tips, bonus, and overtime pay) of $17.99 based on 234 salaries. An early career Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with 1-4 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $19.56 based on 1,884 salaries. A mid-career Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with 5-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $21.89 based on 1,352 salaries. An experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with 10-19 years of experience earns an average total compensation of $24.85 based on 1,320 salaries. In their late career (20 years and higher), employees earn an average total compensation of $26.

Employees with Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in their job title in Los Angeles, California earn an average of 29.5% more than the national average. These job titles also find higher than average salaries in Houston, Texas (18.0% more) and Dallas, Texas (17.0% more). The lowest salaries can be found in San Antonio, Texas (4.2% less) and Tampa, Florida (1.6% less).