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Surgical Tech salaries in California

Pay ranges employers published in 20 open job postings for Surgical Tech roles in California, updated Nov 14, 2026.

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Newest Surgical Tech postings in California

  1. Surgical Tech (Cert), Surgery, Part Time (32 hr week), DaysMarinHealth Medical Center · California · $56.78–$70.60/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  2. Surgical Tech II - Main Operating Room (Full-Time, 10-Hour Rotating Shifts)Stanford Medicine · Palo Alto, CA · $54.21–$61.05/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  3. Surgical Tech - Surgical TechnologistSkyway Surgery Center LLC-FPE29 · Chico, CA · $15.46–$38.02/hr · Posted Nov 11, 2026
  4. Surgical TechWave Plastic Surgery & Laser Center · Los Angeles, CA · $25.00/hr · Posted Nov 9, 2026
  5. Surgical Tech (Cert), Surgery, Part Time (32 hr week), EveningMarinHealth Medical Center · California · $56.78–$70.60/hr · Posted Nov 4, 2026
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Surgical Tech pay in other places

  1. United States$37.51/hr ($78K/yr) median, $29.48–$40.67/hr typical, 80 postingsUnited States: middle half $29.48–$40.67/hr, median $37.51/hr ($78K/yr)
  2. Virginia$37.51/hr ($78K/yr) median, $36.96–$37.51/hr typical, 7 postingsVirginia: middle half $36.96–$37.51/hr, median $37.51/hr ($78K/yr)
  3. New Jersey$36.41/hr ($75.7K/yr) median, $34.35–$38.79/hr typical, 6 postingsNew Jersey: middle half $34.35–$38.79/hr, median $36.41/hr ($75.7K/yr)
  4. Norfolk, VA$37.51/hr ($78K/yr) median, $37.51–$37.51/hr typical, 5 postingsNorfolk, VA: middle half $37.51–$37.51/hr, median $37.51/hr ($78K/yr)
  5. Massachusetts$38.91/hr ($80.9K/yr) median, $38.91–$41.11/hr typical, 4 postingsMassachusetts: middle half $38.91–$41.11/hr, median $38.91/hr ($80.9K/yr)
  6. New York$36.41/hr ($75.7K/yr) median, $28.76–$40.54/hr typical, 4 postingsNew York: middle half $28.76–$40.54/hr, median $36.41/hr ($75.7K/yr)
  7. North Dakota$31.47/hr ($65.4K/yr) median, $31.47–$36.49/hr typical, 4 postingsNorth Dakota: middle half $31.47–$36.49/hr, median $31.47/hr ($65.4K/yr)
  8. Los Angeles, CA$46.11/hr ($95.9K/yr) median, $25.00–$50.30/hr typical, 3 postingsLos Angeles, CA: middle half $25.00–$50.30/hr, median $46.11/hr ($95.9K/yr)

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Questions and answers

How much does a Surgical Tech make in California?

The median posted base pay for Surgical Tech jobs in California is $41.64/hr ($86.6K/yr), from 20 job postings with pay at 12 companies.

What is the typical Surgical Tech pay range in California?

The middle half of postings list $40.24–$57.63/hr. The top 10% list $133K a year or more, and the lowest 10% $52K or less.

How does California pay compare with all Surgical Tech jobs?

The median here is $41.64/hr ($86.6K/yr), against $37.51/hr ($78K/yr) across all 80 postings for the role.

How many Surgical Tech jobs in California list pay?

20 open postings at 12 companies list a pay range; figures use postings with at least 3 per group.

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